Chef John's Turkey Burger

Chef John's yummy turkey burger recipe uses garlic, ginger, cilantro, and lemon juice to spice it up, making this tasty low-fat meal a healthy option.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 301 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chile paste
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 pounds ground turkey
• 1.5 teaspoons garam masala
• 1.5 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 1.5 tablespoons plain bread crumbs
• 1.5 tablespoons ground almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Combine ground turkey, yogurt, cilantro, bread crumbs, almonds, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, garam masala, and chili paste with a spatula or clean hands.

Step 3

Shape turkey mixture into a ball; divide into 4 even pieces. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4

Form each turkey piece into a patty using damp hands. Refrigerate patties while grill heats.

Step 5

Cook on the preheated grill until patties appear cooked about halfway up sides. Flip; cook until surface is cracked and juices start to rise to the top, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).