Foodie Fridays Peachy Turkey Burger Over Mixed Greens Endive Bacon And Gorgonzola Salad

FOODIE FRIDAY'S: PEACHY TURKEY BURGER OVER MIXED GREENS, ENDIVE, BACON AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• Turkey Burgers
• Sauté onion, jalapeno and garlic over medium to low heat in canola oil (or reserved pan from bacon below) until onions are translucent (about 10-12 minutes), let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes)
• In a bowl, use fork to mix ground turkey with soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and onion mixture and then add in chopped peach. Mix it gently so as not to damage the peaches too much
• Form patties and grill until cooked through
• Salad
• Mix rinsed lettuces with chopped endive
• Top with avocado, bacon bits, gorgonzola and sliced peaches and serve alongside turkey burgers. You can toss it with a mustard vinaigrette, if you like.

WILTED ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add oil to drippings; saute garlic and onion until tender. Stir in vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, toss the endive, bread cubes and bacon. Pour the warm dressing over salad and serve immediately.

SPICY AND SAVORY BROILED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly spray a broiling pan with cooking spray.
• Combine turkey, onion, garlic, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, cumin, coriander, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix by hand until uniformly combined. Form into 4 patties and place on the prepared pan.
• Broil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 6 to 7 minutes per side.

PEACHY TURKEY BURGER OVER GREENS WITH ENDIVE, BACON, AVOCADO, AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
• Mix the onion mixture, ground turkey, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce together in a bowl using a fork. Chop half the peach and mix gently into the bowl with the turkey mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook turkey burgers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Combine endive and spring mix in a bowl. Top with avocado, Gorgonzola cheese, and bacon. Serve alongside turkey burgers.

GRILLED GREEN CHILE TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine turkey, onion, chilies, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; gently mix until combined. Form into four 1/4-pound burgers.
• Cook on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove from the heat, add Monterey Jack cheese slices, and tent with aluminum foil until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

BACON-MUSHROOM TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Mince bread in a food processor and transfer crumbs to a bowl. Add turkey, mushrooms, egg, green onions, bacon, hot sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and divide into 4 portions. Form each portion into a patty.
• Preheat a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Cook patties until no longer pink in the center, 12 to 14 minutes.