Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 pounds ground turkey
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
3/4 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1/2 cup yellow onion (minced)
2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
21/4 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon coriander (ground)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Steps
- Combine spices in a small bowl with salt and black pepper.
- Peel onion and garlic, place in a food processor and pulse until you reach a fine dice (1/8 inch). If no food processor is available, onion and garlic can be cut by hand using a knife and cutting board.
- In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey, spices, onion and garlic together.
- Divide turkey mixture into 8 even portions. Form each portion into patties and place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan on medium high heat. Note: This burger can be cooked on the stove-top in a medium pan if grill or grill pan are unavailable. Pan spray can be utilized for a medium pan or grill pan but is not needed for a grill.
- Once heated, add burgers to the grill and cook on each side until and internal temperature of 165°F is achieved or the burger is cooked thoroughly. Approximately 4 minutes each side.
- Serve on a fresh bun, top with red pepper spread and ENJOY!
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nutrition.gov Website. Moroccan Spiced Turkey Burger. Recipe source: Source USDA, Agricultural Research Service.. Available at nutrition.gov/recipes. Access date: 09-05-2024.