Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 4 ounces white mushrooms, thinly sliced (1 cup)
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely shredded
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 4 ripe roma tomatoes or 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup seasoned dried breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
  • 6 soft hamburger buns or 6 ciabatta rolls, for serving

Method

  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, red pepper and mushrooms and cover.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the carrot and garlic and stir, uncovered, for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and cool completely.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Add the ground chicken and mix just until combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, build a charcoal fire in an outdoor grill and let the coals burn down until medium-hot (you should be able to hold your hand just above the cooking grid for 3 seconds).
  • Or, preheat a gas grill on High, then turn to medium.
  • Shape the chicken mixture into six 4-inch-wide patties.
  • Lightly oil the grill.
  • Grill the burgers, turning once, just until they feel firm when pressed in the centers (the meat should bounce back), about 12 minutes.
  • Serve hot, on the buns.