Yield: 12 Establishment: School, Restaurant, Club Operation   Ethnicity: American   Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap   Occasion: Labor Day   Preparation Method: Grill   Product Type: Turkey Burger, Ground Turkey   Dish Type: Burger

Turkey Burgers

3 Pounds GROUND TURKEY

1/3 Cup fresh basil, chiffonade

9 Ounces sweet onion, minced

3 Large eggs

3 Ounces Parmesan cheese, grated

3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 Cups panko or coarse style bread crumbs

To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Gently and thoroughly combine ground turkey, basil, onion, eggs, Parmesan, vinegar, bread crumbs, salt and black pepper. Form into 5-ounce patties. Cover and reserve in refrigerator.

Vegetables

3 Medium eggplants, peeled and sliced thin

3 Medium zucchini, sliced thin on the bias

1/3 Cup olive oil

Toss sliced vegetables in a mixing bowl with oil and salt and pepper.

Mayonnaise

3 Tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade

1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2/3 Cup prepared heavy-duty mayonnaise

Combine basil, vinegar and mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill in refrigerator.

Grilling

Place sliced vegetables on char-grill. Cook on both sides until tender. Reserve. Grill turkey burgers on char-grill, turning once until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove to an oven-proof dish.

Assembly

1-1/2 Pounds Muenster cheese, sliced thin

12 Leaves leaf lettuce, washed, dried and chilled

24 Thin Slices red ripe tomato

12 Each Kaiser rolls

Assemble grilled eggplant and zucchini on top of turkey burgers. Top each burger with 2-ounces of Muenster cheese. Melt in preheated broiler. Toast Kaiser buns on char-grill. Remove to plates and assemble burgers with lettuce and tomato slices. Serve with basil mayonnaise on the side.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Production Chef Barry Greenberg, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

Nutrition Facts Calories 880   Calories from Fat 450 % Daily Value* Total Fat 50g 77% Saturated Fat 17g 85% Cholesterol 195mg 65% Sodium 1450mg 60% Total Carbohydrate 56g 19% Dietary Fiber 7g 28% Sugars 8g   Protein 49g   Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 30% Calcium 60% Iron 30% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4