Yield: 4 Ethnicity: New American   Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap   Occasion: Tailgate, Labor Day   Preparation Method: Grill   Product Type: Ground Turkey   Dish Type: Burger

Cilantro Pesto

1 Clove garlic

1 Cup cilantro leaves, washed, dried & well packed

1/4 Cup English walnuts, chopped

1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1/4 Teaspoon salt

1/4 Cup olive oil

Finely chop garlic in the food processor, fitted with the metal blade. Add cilantro and process thoroughly. Add walnuts, Parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon salt; continue to process only until smooth. Scrape sides of bowl. With motor running, slowly pour in oil and process well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Turkey Burgers

1 Pound GROUND TURKEY

1/2 onion, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

1/4 Cup prepared chunky salsa

1 Clove garlic, minced

1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 Teaspoon salt

Preheat grill, using the direct heat grilling method. In a medium bowl, combine turkey, onion, pepper, salsa, garlic, oregano and salt. Evenly divide mixture and shape into four burgers. Grill burgers over medium heat, 4 inches from the heat, for 5 to 6 minutes per side until turkey is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

To Serve

4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Place cooked burgers in heated buns and top each turkey burger with 2 tablespoons Cilantro Pesto.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts Calories 530   % Daily Value* Total Fat 33g Saturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 85mg Sodium 940mg Potassium 540mg Total Carbohydrate 27g Dietary Fiber 3g Sugars 5g   Protein 31g   Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 10% Calcium 20% Iron 25% *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