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May 22, 2019

Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers

Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers are moist, flavorful and will be your new go-to healthy turkey burger. Topped with a delicious and addicting curry tahini sauce that doubles as a dip for sweet potato fries. Time to fire up the grill!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins

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Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers topped with curry sauce, cilantro, and red onion

Juicy, healthy turkey burgers for your Memorial Day BBQ? I’m thinking YES!

I’m excited to share this recipe with you because Tony makes his first video appearance on Ambitious Kitchen. Give him a kudos because he was such a trooper during the process, and be sure to watch the full video below because they’re are some fun moments involved (including Tony referencing Forrest Gump).

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Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burger with cilantro, red onion, and curry sauce

I don’t know about you guys, but I LOVE TURKEY BURGERS. In fact, more than regular burgers because I love the flavor. And guess what? These jalapeño turkey burgers ARE INSANE. They’re loaded with curry spices, turmeric, jalapeño, fresh cilantro and an addicting curry tahini sauce that’s going to BLOW YOUR MIND.

I know that burgers may seem complicated, especially if you’re new to cooking them, but I promise you they’re super easy and hopefully this video (and the gorgeous photos) will convince you to make them ASAP!

Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers with cilantro, red onion, and curry sauce

Tips for making the best healthy turkey burgers

To make a delicious turkey burger, it’s important to use plenty of herbs and spices to ensure that it packs in more flavor. My go-to everyday turkey burger is a mix of cooked diced onions, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, a little dijon mustard and salt and pepper. It’s delicious!

To ensure the burgers stay moist and juicy, you don’t want to use too lean of turkey meat, otherwise the burger will most likely dry out and lack the juiciness of a burger we all know and love. I recommend 94% lean ground turkey to still keep the burger lean and healthy. And if you want them to stay extra moist, you can try and use 1/2 cup shredded zucchini in the burgers (just make sure you squeeze it of excess moisture).

This burger recipe doesn’t require an egg, but if you feel like you may need one to help bind them together, then you can add 1 egg and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs of choice (I love panko).

How to cook healthy turkey burgers

To make your turkey burgers on the grill: Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Once grill is hot, add burger patties and cook until turkey is no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes per side. If you want to add cheese, turn off the grill, add cheese to each patty and close the grill lid for 1-2 minutes longer, or until cheese has melted. Serve immediately. Burgers are done when a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F.

How to make turkey burgers on the stove (in a skillet or nonstick pan): Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to a nonstick skillet. Cook burgers over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink. Burgers are done when a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F.

How to meal prep turkey burgers

I LOVE making turkey burgers for meal prep because they’re so easy and delicious. Simply cook burgers according to the recipe, then allow them to cool to room temperature before transferring to a meal prep container. Once ready to serve, reheat in the microwave for about 1 minute on high. Serve with buns or lettuce wraps! For a full meal, I love these with roasted sweet potato wedges.

two Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers topped with red onion, curry sauce, and cilantro

I hope you enjoy these burgers as much as we do. You can serve them on buns or in lettuce wraps. They’re a great healthy alternative to beef and if you’re able to find it, try buying organic turkey.

What to serve with healthy turkey burgers:

Sesame Garlic Grilled Sweet Potato Fries with Yogurt Curry Dip

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto & Goat Cheese

Fiesta Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Jalapeño-Goat Cheese Grilled Stuffed Mini Peppers

Spicy Maple Dijon Grilled Brussels Sprouts

See how to make the jalapeño curry turkey burgers:

Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers

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Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers topped with curry sauce, cilantro, and red onion
Course Burgers, Dairy Free, Dinner, Grilling
Keyword turkey burgers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serves 4
Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers are moist, flavorful and will be your new go-to healthy turkey burger. Topped with a delicious and addicting curry tahini sauce that doubles as a dip for sweet potato fries.

Ingredients

  • For the burgers:
  • 1 pound 94% lean ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeds included or leave out seeds if you don't like spicy food)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • For the sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, to sweeten
  • 1/2 teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons warm water, to thin sauce as necessary
  • For the slaw:
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage (or green works)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • To serve:
  • 4 4 whole grain or gluten free seedy hamburger buns

Instructions

  1. Make the slaw while the chicken is cooking: In a medium bowl combine carrots, cabbage, cilantro, green onion, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and salt and pepper. Place in the fridge to marinate while you make and cook the burgers.

  2. In a large bowl, add the lean ground turkey, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, coconut sugar, turmeric, cumin, yellow curry powder, salt and pepper. Mix together with clean hands and form 4 large patties, about 1/3 inch thick. Sprinkle patties with a little more salt and pepper.

  3. Preheat grill to medium high heat or about 400 degrees. Lightly oil grill grate.

  4. Place burgers on the grill and cook for 5 minutes per side or until completely cooked and no longer pink. A meat thermometer should reach 165 degrees F.

  5. While the burgers are cooking you can make the curry sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, yellow curry powder, ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper. Add a little water to thin, about a teaspoon at a time, if necessary.

  6. Place each patty on a bun, then drizzle with a little sauce and top with the slaw and remaining bun. Enjoy. Makes 4 burgers.

Recipe Notes

To cook in a skillet or nonstick pan: Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to a nonstick skillet. Cook burgers over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink. Burgers are done when a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F.

Nutrition

Servings: 4 burgers
Serving size: 1 burger with curry sauce (no bun)
Calories: 216kcal
Fat: 12.2g
Saturated fat: 3.1g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1.2g
Sugar: 0.6g
Protein: 23.7g

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