Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Flavored with basil and garlic and topped with pesto mayonnaise, these Italian-inspired grilled turkey burgers will be a hit at your house!

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 slices provolone cheese
4 ciabatta rolls
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup prepared pesto
1/2 red onion, sliced
4 leaves romaine lettuce

Directions

1 Combine turkey, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into hamburger patties.
2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill patties for about 4 minutes per side. Place provolone slices on the patties; continue to cook until cheese melts. Place ciabatta rolls on the grill and cook until browned to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes.
3 Mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread onto the rolls. Place the turkey patties on the rolls and top with sliced red onion and lettuce.