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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 216 kcal
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 diced cilantro
- 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
- 1/2 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
- To serve:
- 4 buns or lettuce wraps
- Red onion slices
- Extra cilantro
Instructions
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Preheat grill to medium high heat or about 400 degrees Lightly oil grill grate.
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In a large bowl, add the lean ground turkey, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, 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. 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.
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While the burgers are cooking you can make the 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 water to thin, if necessary.
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Place each patty in a bun of choice or lettuce wrap, drizzle with a little sauce then garnish with red onion and cilantro, or whatever your heart desires! Enjoy. Makes 4 burgers.
Recipe Notes
To cook 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.
Nutrition Facts
Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers
Amount Per Serving (1 burger with curry sauce (no bun))
Calories 216
Calories from Fat 110
% Daily Value*
Fat 12.2g19%
Saturated Fat 3.1g19%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugar 0.6g1%
Protein 23.7g47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.