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Turkey Burgers with Balsamic-Fig Preserves and Roasted Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

Name: How to cook Turkey Burgers with Balsamic-Fig Preserves and Roasted Parmesan Zucchini Sticks - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Lizzy Johnston

Turkey Burgers with Balsamic-Fig Preserves and Roasted Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

Get ready to have fun with this quirky take on a classic burger and fries recipe. Turkey burgers smeared with balsamic-fig preserves will leave you mystified at the awesome flavor combinations happening in your mouth. Paired along side roasted Parmesan crusted zucchini sticks! That?s right, Parmesan crusted zucchini sticks. So. Good.

Ingredient

16 oz

fresh zucchini

fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped

2 tbsp

olive oil

Kosher salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup

Parmesan cheese, flakes

16 oz

ground turkey

1 tsp

Magic Unicorn Sea Salt, Beautiful Briny Sea Salt

garlic cloves, minced

sprig fresh thyme, leaves picked and finely chopped

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 tbsp

One Screw Loose Balsamic-Fig preserves

2 each

buns

lettuce leaves, torn to fit buns

1 each

tomato, sliced

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350o F. While the oven is preheating, wash and trim the tips of the zucchini. Then cut each zucchini in half lengthwise, and cut each of those pieces into halves. Next, chop the parsley and oregano.

* Step 2

Prepare a baking sheet (with a baking rack if you have one) by rubbing a small amount of the oil over it. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the remaining olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Arrange, spaced evenly, on the baking sheet or rack, skin side down. Sprinkle the tops of each piece with the herbs and cheese. Bake until tender, about 15 minutes. You can also broil for an additional 2-3 minutes so the tops are a crisp golden brown.

* Step 3

While the zucchini is baking, prepare the turkey burgers. In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, garlic, thyme and Magic Unicorn sea salt. Mix together gently, but thoroughly. Your hands are the best tools for this, but a mixing spoon or stiff spatula will also work. Divide the mixture in half, then halve again so there are four equally sized portions. Flatten the burgers into discs that are 4-5 inches wide, and slightly thicker around the edges.

* Step 4

Heat a large sauté pan, or a griddle, to medium-high heat. Add the oil. If the pan is heated well, the oil should be shimmery and wisping slight traces of smoke. Add the burgers to the pan by placing the bottom edge in the oil, and allowing the top edge to fall away from you. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown on the first side, and a bit of liquid has started to bubble through the top of the patties. Flip, and cook for 1-2 additional minutes, or until the second side is also golden-brown.

* Step 5

Pull the zucchini out of the oven, and plate alongside the turkey burgers. To assemble the burgers: spread a small amount of the preserves on the bottom of each bun, place one patty on each, and coat the first patty with the rest of the preserves. Place the second patty, then the lettuce, then the tomato, then the top bun. Serve and enjoy!