Italian Style Turkey Burger

This is a great alternative to a cheeseburger and it is healthy.

Ingredients:

1 package lean ground turkey (about 1 lb.)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; divided
1 tbsp italian seasoning
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 package mushrooms (cremini or portabella)
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
4 slices of italian bread
2 cups marinara sauce
4 slices provolone cheese

 

Preheat grill.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine turkey, tomato sauce, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, italian seasoning and dijon mustard. Form mixture into 4 patties.

Place turkey patties on the grill for about 6 minutes. Turn and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 6 more minutes. 

 My little helper and her little helper waiting for something to drop to the ground

Clean mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth. Remove and discard stems. Brush mushrooms with olive oil (or just spray them with spray olive oil). Place on grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side.

Place Italian bread slices on a baking sheet and place under broiler until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.

Heat marinara in microwave or on stove-top.

Top each turkey burger with mushrooms and a piece of provolone and place in broiler until cheese melts. 

Top each piece of toasted bread with turkey burger, mushrooms, and provolone. Then put 1/2 cup marinara sauce on each and top with 1 tbsp of grated parmesan cheese (fresh would work here as well).