Monday, June 28, 2010

Mrs. Bear's Spicy Turkey Burger with Cilantro Parsley Pesto



Turkey Burger
1 lb ground turkey
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Cilantro Parsley Pesto
1/2 c Italian parsley
1/2 c cilantro leaves
4 oz pine nuts
1/2 c olive oil (plus extra if dry)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon crazy salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt

The easiest directions ever:
Burger:
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix it up with your clean hands. Form into 3-4 patties. Cook on a grill or in a non-stick skillet. Top with monteray or cheddar cheese.

Pesto:
Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. If its too dry, add more olive oil! Top your burger with the pesto OR use the pesto as a spread on the buns.


*The pesto is also tasty on sandwiches, in tacos, or stuffed inside an omelette with monteray jack cheese.

4 comments:

  1. my mouth is watering.
    i LOVE turkey burgers.
    love love love.
    i'm going to add this pesto next time.

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  2. oh goodness! I have to have one of those!! Soo soo yummy

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  3. Oh my goodness sweet Lord above... You didn't make this recipe up? It looks to good to be true. I'm not joking when i say that I will be stopping by your blog before I make a grocery list! I will come back to tell you how much I love your recipes!

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  4. That cilantro parsley pesto looks so fun!

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