USDA-ARS-Moroccan-Spiced-Turkey-Burgers
  • Prep Time:20 minutes

  • Cook Time: 8 minutes

  • Serving Size:

  • Serves: 8, 4-oz patties

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

  1. Combine spices in a small bowl with salt and black pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey, spices, onion and garlic together.
  4. Divide turkey mixture into 8 even portions. Form each portion into patties and place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve on a fresh bun, top with red pepper spread and ENJOY!

Source USDA, Agricultural Research Service.

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.