Mushroom and Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Mushroom and Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey, preferably light meat; 1 pound roasted mushroom base; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced or pureed; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped mint or dill; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Salt to taste; 1 teaspoon baharat (see below); 18 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste); 1 egg; 1 to 2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil for the pan; Hamburger buns (preferably whole wheat), lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and the usual burger fixings; Baharat; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons allspice berries; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; optional: paprika, coriander seeds, sumac, cardamom seeds

Servings: persons

1 pound ground turkey, preferably light meat
1 pound roasted mushroom base
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced or pureed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped mint or dill
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon baharat (see below)
18 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)
1 egg
1 to 2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil for the pan
Hamburger buns (preferably whole wheat), lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and the usual burger fixings
Baharat
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons allspice berries
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
optional: paprika, coriander seeds, sumac, cardamom seeds

1
To make the baharat, grind the peppercorns, allspice berries, and cumin seeds to a powder in an electric spice mill.
2
Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
3
Store in a spice jar, away from light and heat.
4
In a large bowl, mix together the turkey, mushroom base, onion, garlic, chopped herbs, salt, baharat, cayenne and egg.
5
Form 6 to 8 patties and place them on a plate or a lightly oiled sheet pan.
6
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
8
Line a sheet pan with parchment.
9
Heat 1 or 2 large, heavy skillets over medium-high heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom (about 1 tablespoon).
10
When the pans are hot, add the patties and cook for 4 minutes on each side.
11
Transfer to the parchment-lined sheet pan and place in the oven for 7 to 8 minutes.
12
Remove from the oven, let sit for a couple of minutes, and serve.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground turkey, preferably light meat, 1 pound roasted mushroom base, 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced or pureed, and more.

Yes, Mushroom and 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!

Mushroom and Turkey Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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