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Naked Turkey Bruschetta Burgers

Naked Turkey Bruschetta Burger are healthy, delicious, turkey burgers made juicy thanks to added zucchini and topped with a summer garden tomato bruschetta set over a bed of baby arugula – no bun required!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
  • 2 medium tomatoes (sliced into 10 thin slices)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small zucchini (grated (1 cup, or 5 oz))
  • 4 loose cups baby arugula
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs (or GF crumbs)
  • kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 3 medium vine ripe tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp red onion (grated)
  • 2 small cloves garlic (minced)
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • Oil spray
  • 3 oz Part Skim Mozzarella (diced)

Instructions

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  1. Combine the red onion, olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Set aside a few minutes while you chop the tomatoes, then place in the bowl.
  3. Add the garlic, basil and additional salt and pepper, to taste and mix well and set aside.
  4. Toss in the cheese when ready to serve.
  5. Squeeze the excess moisture from the zucchini in a paper towel.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, shredded zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, salt and pepper.
  7. Form into 5 equal sized patties about 5 oz each, forming them as flat as possible.
  8. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat.
  9. When hot, lightly spray with oil.
  10. Add the burgers to the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  11. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes, then flip and cook another 4 minutes, careful not to burn.
  12. To serve, arrange 3 slices of tomatoes on each dish, then place 1 cup arugula on top in the center, then top with the burger and finish with the bruschetta (don't forget to add the cheese), serve right away.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger  Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 169mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger 
Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.