Kid-Friendly Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

• lbs ground turkey↗1 1⁄2
• medium bosc pear, peel, cored and coarsely grated (firm)↗1
• egg, beaten (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)↗1
• cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese style bread crumbs)↗1
• cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped↗1⁄4
• garlic cloves, very finely minced↗2
• teaspoons fresh sage, finely chopped↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon ground allspice1⁄4
• teaspoon coarse salt↗1
• teaspoon fresh ground pepper↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix together the turkey, pear, egg, panko, parsley, garlic, sage, rosemary, and allspice in a large bowl until well combined.

2. 2

   Add the salt and pepper or more to taste. (to test the flavor, cook a tsp or two of the meat mixture in the microwave or small skillet).

3. 3

   Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into patties, gently pressing the center of each to create a slight indentation. This will prevent the patty from bulging in the center, so that you end up with a flat, evenly cooked burger.

4. 4

   Refrigerate the patties until the grill is ready.

5. 5

   Prepare a charcoal fire or a gas grill to medium-hot.

6. 6

   Wipe the rack with canola oil and lay the burgers on it indentation side up.

7. 7

   Let them cook, without pressing down on them, until the bottoms are well seared, about 5 to 7 minutes.

8. 8

   Flip the burgers and continue grilling until they are completely cooked through (the juices will run clear) another 5 to 7 minutes.