Spinach-Artichoke Burgers

• ground turkey breast↗1 lb
• salt↗
• pepper↗
• lemon, zest of↗1
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese↗1⁄2 cup
• garlic cloves, 1 finely chopped and 1 peeled↗2
• frozen chopped spinach1 ounce

  thawed and wrung dry in a kitchen towel

• fresh thyme↗1 tablespoon
• olive oil, for drizzling↗
• slices crusty bread, thick-cut↗4
• slices of ripe beefsteak tomatoes, 1/2 inches thick↗4
• water-packed artichoke hearts1 ounce

  drained and thinly sliced

• slices provolone cheese↗8

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a grill, grill pan or large non-stick skillet to medium-high. If using a grill pan or skillet, preheat the broiler.

2. 2

   Place the ground turkey in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the lemon zest, parmigiano-regiano, finely chopped garrlic, spinach, thyme, and a drizzle of olive oil (about 2 tablespoons), and combine. Form into 4 patties and cook the burgers until firm and cooked through, about 6 minutes on each side.

3. 3

   If cooking the patties on a grill, place the bread alongside the patties, grill on both sides and remove. If using a grill pan or skillet, broil the bread on both sides until toasted. Rub the toasted bread with the remaining garlic. Place the bread on plates and top with a slice of tomato, then season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   In the last two minutes of the burgers' cooking time, divide the sliced artichokes evenly among the burgers, then cover each with 2 slices of provolone. If cooking on the grill, drop the lid to melt the cheese. If cooking on the stovetop, tent your grill pan or skillet with aluminum foil. Place a burger on top of each of the tomato slices and serve immediately.