"Ramped Up" Turkey Burgers
The ultimate spring burger with ramp pesto, pickled ramps, and ramp powder in the meat.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 85/15 is best
- 1 large egg
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- wild ramp or garlic powder to taste
- cooking oil or spray
- 1 recipe ramp pesto
- 1 recipe pickled ramps
Instructions
- Place ground turkey into a large mixing bowl
- Crack the egg over the turkey. Add heavy pinches of salt, pepper, and ramp/garlic powder.
- Gently work the meat to combine. Add another heavy pinch of seasonings.
- Using a kitchen scale, weight out ¼ pound portions of ground turkey.
- Form into a patty with your hand. This will be sticky.
- Bring your griddle, pan, or grill to high heat. Oil up the cooking surface so the burgers don't stick.
- Cook the turkey burgers for about 6 ½ to 7 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees
- To serve, use a knife to add a layer of ramp pesto. Top with 2-3 pickled ramps. Enjoy!