Cranberry Turkey Burgers

Portion Size: 4 oz. (3 oz. turkey with 1 oz. sauce)

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 Tablespoons Olive oil 
½ cup dried cranberries
2 pounds lean ground turkey About 2 lbs.
2 cloves garlicWashed, peeled and minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs 
¼ cup light mayonnaise 
8 buns
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons pesto 
8 lettuce leaves
8 slices tomato
8 slices Swiss cheese

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a bowl cover cranberry with boiling water. Let sit for 5 minutes while the reconstitute. Once plump, drain and chop. In a small bowl combine ½ cup mayonnaise with pesto sauce and chill until ready to use. 
2In a large bowl add ground turkey, garlic, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs and1/4 cup mayonnaise. Mix together.  From into 8 patties. 
3In a large skillet over medium high heat add oil. Add the burgers and cook on both sides until the patties are golden and meat is cooked to proper temperature.  About 10 minutes. Turkey needs to reach 165 degrees.
4Add patty to bun. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato and sauce. 

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates