Turkey Burger

27 Apr Turkey Burger

Ingredients:

1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large shallot or 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional – parsley may be substituted
1/2 small bell pepper, green, red or yellow, seeded and finely chopped
1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons, 2/3 palm full, ground cumin
2 teaspoons grill seasoning blend; low sodium version
Vegetable oil or olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 pound deli sliced pepper jack cheese
4 crusty kaiser rolls, split
1 cup sweet red pepper relish, found on condiment aisle – pepper jelly may be substituted or pimento cheese spread with
Red leaf lettuce

Directions:

Chop your garlic and veggies.

Combine turkey meat, garlic, shallot or onion, thyme, cilantro or parsley, bell pepper, serrano or jalapeno pepper, cumin, grill seasoning or salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 – 6 equal mounds then form meat into patties. Drizzle patties with vegetable oil to coat. Cook in skillet over medium high heat or grill for 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Put cooked turkey burgers into buns. Spread sweet relish or jelly on bun tops and set red leaf lettuce into place, using the relish or jelly as glue.  Or try spreading pimento cheese, made with cream cheese, for a delicious twist.

Rachel Ray’s delicious Southwestern Turkey Burger recipe made kidney-healthy.  Still delicious!  Thank you!