Italian Turkey Loaf Burger

    We were following a partially paleo diet for sometime in our quest for healthy eating habits. As long as I got to make and taste  new and exciting food, my enthusiasm quotient is unlimited. It is especially high when I am the sous-chef for the evening and hubby is taking lead in the kitchen ;)!

On one such rare evening which also was our first Paleo dinner, we tried making this loafless burger; very simple homemade tasty healthy stuff! When foodlovers cook it can hardly go wrong; try it for yourself with your choice of veggies or meat  :)

Serves: Makes 6 burgers
Prep time: 8 mins
Cooking time: 25-30 mins

Turkey Loaf Ingredients:

• 1 lbs turkey mince (can be replaced with minced chicken )
• 4 sundried tomatoes (chopped)
• Small handful of olives (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 3 teaspoons tomato puree
• 2 teaspoons of dried mixed herbs (we used fresh cilantro instead)
• ½ teaspoon of sea salt

Filling:

• Avocado sliced
• Lettuce
• Cherry tomatoes sliced in half

 Instructions:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
• To prepare your burgers place all the ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well with clean hands. Once thoroughly combined shape into six burger patties and place in an oven proof dish or grill pan in the oven.

• Cook for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.

• Allow to cool slightly and then slice and fill with layers of avocado, tomatoes and lettuce and a drizzle of olive oil.

  

 Enjoy your burger :)

-Ajanta from Amherst