Week 16: Recipe #5--Mar-a-Lago Turkey Burgers

This is another recipe from Our Best Bites (see link below), which they got from the Mar-a-Lago club because these burgers were featured on Oprah.  They look tasty and great for the summertime.  I will serve these with fruit and some corn on the cob.  Makes 8 half-pound burgers, so I will half it when I make it; they suggest using 20 oz. of meat when halving the recipe, which will yield about 6 large sliders.  Here is the recipe for the 8 burgers.

Photo from ourbestbites.com

You'll Need:

• 2 Tblsp. canola oil (you could also use butter)
• 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
• 3 granny smith apples, peeled and diced (you could also grate them)
• 1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions
• 4 lbs. ground turkey breast (remember, when halving, use 20 oz.)
• 2 Tblsp. kosher salt
• 1 Tblsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. tabasco sauce
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1/4 c. Major Grey's Chutney, pureed (our best bites thinks pureeing is unnecessary)

Preparation:

1. Saute the scallions, celery, and apples in the canola oil until tender.  Let cool.  Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl.  Add sauteed items and the remaining ingredients.  Shape into eight 8-oz. burgers.  Refrigerate 2 hours.
2. Season the turkey burgers with salt and pepper.  Place on preheated, lightly oiled grill.  Grill each side for about 7 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked.  Let sit for 5 minutes.  Serve on your favorite toasted bread, pita, or hamburger bun.
3. The recipe calls for chutney to spread on top of the burgers.  Our Best Bites used Major Grey's from the jar, but here's the recipe Mar-a-Lago uses if you're interested:  http://www.oprah.com/food/Mar-a-Lago-Pear-Chutney

Haven't decided yet which I'll use.  Let me know what you think!

Recipe and link:  http://www.ourbestbites.com/