I always seem to have ground turkey in my freezer. I decided to use some up and make turkey burgers. These are simple for any night of the week. I love using those sandwich thin thingies instead of a bun so I don't feel so full. Arugula has been my green of choice lately. I have it almost daily on sandwiches or as a side with a spritz of Meyer lemon juice and some olive oil. These are spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. It's more like a gentle heat that won't have your mouth on fire. Even the biggest spice wimps can handle this.
Spicy Turkey Burgers
(Adapted from Blue Kitchen)
Makes 2 burgers
Olive oil
1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup diced onion
1/2 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground Aleppo chili
1/2 teaspoon salt
Saute jalapeño pepper and onion with a little olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, gently mix turkey. cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and cooled pepper and onion mixture with your hands until just combined. Form into 2 patties.
Heat a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add a bit of olive oil and saute turkey patties for 5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Serve on a bun with whatever toppings you would like.
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12 comments:
you have a lot of things in your freezer. how big is that freezer anyways? you're always pulling stuff out.
are those the new thin buns by Arnold? do you like them? I wanted to get them from my hummus.
I love to cook with turkey mince too. I always use it to make dumplings. Your turkey burgers look very delicious. I will have to amke that too.
They sure look good those thin sandwich thingies (aren't they pitah's? :)) I agree with you totally on arugula; I love it and it goes with so many things!
Your photo of an innocent burger is so perfect. Look how sharp the top edge of the bun is! Wow. What a beautiful burger.
I actually do like turkey burgers. I think I have some more ground turkey sitting in my freezer as well. Thanks for posting such a healthy, delectable dish.
i am finally working through things in my freezer... instead of just stashing things in there :) these look great! and i need to get more thins... after i finish the Nature's Pride bread in my freezer, lol. can't believe i made room for it in my suitcase!
Esi,
I'm starting to think your apartment is one big freezer. ;)
This burger looks great! I just did a burger too, must be that kinda weekend. You make me think I should clean out my horrible bad gross freezer. Sigh..
Laura
Dawn and Laura, you know my freezer is actually pretty small. I don't have a full sized fridge, but I make it work.
Dawn, I'm obsessed with those sandwich thins. Here in Cali they're Orowheat, but I think it's the same thing as Arnold.
Simone, you're right, the bread is basically like a pita. It's a little softer though.
Shannon, haha, bet you have a lot of bread to go through still.
Laura, my apartment basically IS one big freezer. Especially with the heat not working again. lol
I'm so with you on the arugula. I always have a bag of it in my crisper now. My glorious crisper that I share with no one else. :)
They look so juicy, i just want to bite into one! What are those thin sandwichy things? I've never seen them before but they look like a great bun option, not too bready. You are my go to for quick week night dinner recipes.
I've never seen those flat buns before - they look great! Kind of like an English muffin.
I love making burgers from mince and the addition of jalepenos is lovely.
Tasty! I do like a bit of spice in a burger.
I don't eat red meat so these turkey burgers are a great alternative for me! I love the fact that there's some heat packed in to these burgers-yum!
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