Sicilian Turkey Burger

Name: Sicilian Turkey Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons currants; 2 tablespoons capers; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon crushed fennel seeds; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 spray Vegetable oil cooking spray; ½ cup grated Parmesan; 4 rolls ciabatta rolls, split; 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tomato Sliced tomato (optional)

A Mediterranean-inspired turkey burger featuring a flavorful blend of tomato paste, currants, capers, and aromatic herbs, topped with Parmesan cheese and served on ciabatta rolls with a balsamic vinegar drizzle.

4 servings

14 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 pound lean ground turkey
•3 tablespoons tomato paste
•3 tablespoons currants
•2 tablespoons capers
•½ teaspoon dried basil
•½ teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
•½ teaspoon salt
•1 spray Vegetable oil cooking spray
•½ cup grated Parmesan
•4 rolls ciabatta rolls, split
•4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
•1 tomato Sliced tomato (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1.
In a bowl, mix turkey, tomato paste, currants, capers, basil, fennel seeds and salt. Form turkey mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Coat a grill rack or grill pan with cooking spray. Grill patties over medium-high heat until underside is well browned, about 7 minutes; flip and cook 5 minutes more. Top each patty with 2 tablespoons Parmesan; close lid or cover pan. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 2 minutes. Brush bottom of each roll with 1 teaspoon vinegar; top with 1 burger, tomato, if desired, and other half of roll.
14 min