Walnut Pesto Turkey Burgers

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Nutrition

Calories
262 cal
Total Fat
20 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12 g
Cholesterol
57 mg
Sodium
122 mg
Carbohydrates
4 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
20 g

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 cups walnut halves and pieces
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (use vegan parmesan for dairy free alternative)
  • 1 pound 99% lean turkey burgers
  • 1 large egg

Preparation

  1. Combine basil, parsley, garlic, walnuts and cheese in a food processor.  Pulse until course and just combined.
  2. Hand mix with ground turkey and eggs.
  3. Divide mixture into burgers. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers 6 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center.
  4. Serve with desired fixings like lettuce, tomato, buns, etc.