OPEN-FACED TURKEY BURGERS

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Here's a juicy, slightly sweet burger with a savory sauce that will be a hit whether you're fixing it for yourself or for you and a friend. -Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared pesto
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 slices whole wheat bread
4-1/2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
2 red lettuce leaves
2 slices tomato
2 slices sweet onion

Steps:

Place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until garlic is softened. Cool for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and pesto; set aside. In another small bowl, combine Italian seasoning and remaining oil; brush over bread. Set aside., Squeeze softened garlic into a large bowl. Add the honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into two patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Grill bread for 1-2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Top each slice of bread with lettuce, burger, tomato, onion and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.