Middle Eastern Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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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.
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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 165u00b0F), 4 to 6 minutes per side.
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Serve with the Cucumber & Yogurt Sauce.
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serving suggestions
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Serve these burgers with Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta on the side.
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nutrition information (per serving):
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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;
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photo: Scott Phillips
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From Fine Cooking 94 , pp. 50

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Middle Eastern Turkey Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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