Curry Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Curry Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; A handful cilantro, chopped very fine, about 2 tablespoons, optional; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; Coarse salt; 2 tablespoons mild curry paste or a handful of curry powder (Preferred brand: Patak's Mild Curry Paste); Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil; 5 crusty rolls, split; Bib or leaf lettuce; Sliced vine-ripe tomatoes; Mango chutney (preferred brands: Major Grey's or Patak's Mango Chutney); Serving Suggestions: Thai Slaw Salad, recipe follows and root vegetable chips (preferred brands: Terra Chips); 1 (16 ounces) prepared shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix) from produce department; 1/4 European seedless cucumber, sliced into thin sticks; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 3 scallions, thinly sliced on bias; 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup white distilled or rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar or 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; Toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package
2 scallions, thinly sliced
A handful cilantro, chopped very fine, about 2 tablespoons, optional
1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons mild curry paste or a handful of curry powder (Preferred brand: Patak's Mild Curry Paste)
Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
5 crusty rolls, split
Bib or leaf lettuce
Sliced vine-ripe tomatoes
Mango chutney (preferred brands: Major Grey's or Patak's Mango Chutney)
Serving Suggestions: Thai Slaw Salad, recipe follows and root vegetable chips (preferred brands: Terra Chips)
1 (16 ounces) prepared shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix) from produce department
1/4 European seedless cucumber, sliced into thin sticks
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced on bias
20 leaves fresh basil, shredded
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup white distilled or rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar or 2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Toasted sesame seeds

1
Combine first 8 ingredients and form into 5 patties.
2
Brush or drizzle patties with extra-virgin olive oil.
3
Grill patties 6 minutes on each side on indoor electric grill or pan fry for same amount of time in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
4
Pile patties on split crusty rolls with lettuce, tomato, and chutney spread liberally on roll tops as a condiment.
5
Serve curry turkey burgers with Thai Slaw and root vegetable chips.
6
Combine vegetables in a bowl.
7
Combine dressing ingredients in a small plastic container and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
8
Drizzle sauce over vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
9
Let stand 10 minutes and re-toss before serving and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package, 2 scallions, thinly sliced, A handful cilantro, chopped very fine, about 2 tablespoons, optional, 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced, and more.

Yes, Curry Turkey Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Curry Turkey Burgers

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