Best Middle Eastern Turkey Burgers Recipes

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Provided by canarygirl

Time 25m

Yield 6 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 13

Steps:

Combine ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, nuts, lemon juice and spices in a large bowl.
Form patties and fry over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
Serve in naan and top with hummus, and if you're feeling adventurous, a little chili oil to spice it up!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.7, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 526.6, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 31.1

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Categories turkey

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 lb. ground turkey, preferably including some dark meat (93% lean)
2 medium cloves garlic
Kosher salt
1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 tsp. sweet paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. cayenne

Steps:

Gently break the meat into large pieces in a large bowl. Mince the garlic, sprinkle with 1-1/2 tsp. salt, and using the flat side of a chef's knife, smear and mash to a paste. Gently mix the garlic paste, mint, parsley, olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, and cayenne into the turkey. Shape the meat into 4 equal 1-inch-thick patties. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours. Prepare a medium charcoal or gas grill fire. Grill the burgers, covered with vents open, until nicely marked and just cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted in a burger should read 165°F), 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with the Cucumber & Yogurt Sauce. serving suggestions Serve these burgers with Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta on the side. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 400; Fat (g): 26; Fat Calories (kcal): 230; Saturated Fat (g): 7; Protein (g): 36; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 11; Carbohydrates (g): 4; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 5; Sodium (mg): 840; Cholesterol (mg): 130; Fiber (g): 1; photo: Scott Phillips From Fine Cooking 94 , pp. 50