Open-Faced Fennel Turkey Burgers

Name: Open-Faced Fennel Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb; 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 2 teaspoons butter; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey; 1 cup chopped tomato; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 5 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), toasted; Chopped fennel fronds, optional

Fresh fennel and crunchy vegetables pump up the flavor and nutrition of these mouth-watering burgers. They’re topped with chopped tomatoes and served on toasted Italian bread. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey
1 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons olive oil
5 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), toasted
Chopped fennel fronds, optional

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute fennel, onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Add the bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into five patties. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a small bowl, combine the tomato, parsley, oil and remaining salt; set aside.
Using long handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on toast with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with fennel fronds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 321 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Fennel Turkey Burgers in Healthy Cooking June/July 2011

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xcsk8ter

Jun 1, 2011

"Healthy, flavorful - save this recipe so you can make it again, an elegant way to serve a burger for a dinner party" (comment from my husband). I have never used a fennel bulb - wikipedia describes how.