"The flavors of a Caesar salad are incorporated into a pesto mixture that tops turkey burgers served on toasted cheese and garlic-buttered crusty rolls...."
INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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For the pesto:
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1 cup dark leafy romaine leaves, stemmed and coarsely chopped, packed , plus 4 leaves for topping
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1 round teaspoon anchovy paste
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A generous handful of grated Romano cheese
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 large clove garlic, grated or pasted
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Coarse black pepper, to taste
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3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
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1/4-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus 2 tablespoons for cooking the burgers
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For the burgers:
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1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or turkey, white or dark meat, or a blend
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Salt and coarse black pepper
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 large cloves garlic, 1 grated or pasted and 1 crushed
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1/2 tablespoon ground coriander (half a palmful)
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1/2 tablespoon ground poultry seasoning
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
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1 stick butter
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4 ciabatta or other crusty rolls, split and toasted
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1 cup Romano cheese, shredded
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Serves 4