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		Basil Turkey Burgers with Grilled Vegetables & Muenster Cheese
		Serving Size - 6
		Prepared By - DnD
		Recipe Rating * * * * *	Printer Friendly Recipe

TURKEY BURGERS:

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey

1/6 cup fresh basil

5 ounces sweet onion, minced

2 large eggs

2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated

1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 cups panko or coarse style bread crumbs

salt and freshly ground black pepper

GRILLED VEGETABLES:

1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced thin

1/6 cup olive oil

YOGART SAUCE;

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil

1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/3 Greek Yogart

12 oz muenster cheese

kaiser or hamburger buns

FOR THE TURKEY BURGERS: 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. FOR THE YOGART SAUCE: Combine basil, vinegar and greek yogart in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill in refrigerator. GRILLING: Toss sliced eggplant in a mixing bowl with oil and salt and pepper. Place sliced eggplant 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. TO ASSEMBLE: Assemble grilled eggplant 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.