Indian Turkey Burgers With Lime, Cucumbers, and Chutney
A blend of spices - cumin, coriander, cloves, and cinnamon - give Indian flavor to this spicy turkey and spinach burger.
Ingredients
- 4 large unpeeled garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.75 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.13 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1.25 pounds ground turkey
- 1 package frozen chopped spinach , 10 ounce
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and minced
- 0.5 large cucumber , sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cups Major Grey Chutney
- 4 small (4 inch) pita breads
Instructions
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1
Set garlic in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince and set aside.
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2
Mix salt, pepper, coriander, 1/2 tsp. cumin, cinnamon and cloves in a small bowl.
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3
Break up turkey in a medium bowl; add garlic, spinach, spice mixture, ginger and jalapeno; stir lightly with a fork to combine. Divide turkey mixture into 4 portions. Toss meat back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 1/2 inches wide. Refrigerate.
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4
Mix cucumber, lime juice, 1/4 tsp. cumin and salt to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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5
For charcoal grill: Build a hot fire on one side of grill. Replace rack. When coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. Cover and cook, turning only once, until done, about 5 minutes per side.
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Grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. Split crosswise. Place a burger on each of 4 pita halves. Top with cucumbers and chutney, then remaining pita halves.
Nutrition Facts
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