Turkey Burgers with Grilled Tomatoes and Lemon Mayonnaise

Name: Turkey Burgers with Grilled Tomatoes and Lemon Mayonnaise
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (85 percent lean); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Vegetable oil, for brushing patties; 1 large tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 cup Lemon Mayonnaise (recipe follows); 4 English muffins, split in half and toasted; Leaf lettuce, for garnish; 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced, for garnish; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Creole mustard (see page 93); 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; (makes 1/2 cup)

December 9, 2011

Pat: You know I like my burgers, but who ever thought that a burger could taste this good and be so healthy? My turkey-burger recipe (a favorite with the ladies) is a mixture of ground turkey, fresh marjoram, crushed red-pepper flakes, and garlic. The key to making these burgers taste as good as the old reliable is to use ground turkey that is 85 percent lean. This will yield an incredibly satisfying (and still virtuous) patty. Grilled tomatoes, silky avocado, and a sunny lemon condiment help keep the burger moist.

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