SPINACH-ARTICHOKE BURGERS

Spinach-Artichoke Burgers image

From Rachael Ray's Everyday Food magazine. A healthier way to get the yummy taste of spinach-artichoke dip.

Provided by tammyhensley1

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey breast
salt
pepper
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 garlic cloves, 1 finely chopped and 1 peeled
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and wrung dry in a kitchen towel
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
olive oil, for drizzling
4 slices crusty bread, thick-cut
4 slices of ripe beefsteak tomatoes, 1/2 inches thick
1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and thinly sliced
8 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

Preheat a grill, grill pan or large non-stick skillet to medium-high. If using a grill pan or skillet, preheat the broiler.
Place the ground turkey in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the lemon zest, parmigiano-regiano, finely chopped garrlic, spinach, thyme, and a drizzle of olive oil (about 2 tablespoons), and combine. Form into 4 patties and cook the burgers until firm and cooked through, about 6 minutes on each side.
If cooking the patties on a grill, place the bread alongside the patties, grill on both sides and remove. If using a grill pan or skillet, broil the bread on both sides until toasted. Rub the toasted bread with the remaining garlic. Place the bread on plates and top with a slice of tomato, then season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
In the last two minutes of the burgers' cooking time, divide the sliced artichokes evenly among the burgers, then cover each with 2 slices of provolone. If cooking on the grill, drop the lid to melt the cheese. If cooking on the stovetop, tent your grill pan or skillet with aluminum foil. Place a burger on top of each of the tomato slices and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 116.2, Sodium 1253.7, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 58.2