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
-
1
Set garlic in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince and set aside.
-
2
Mix salt, pepper, coriander, 1/2 tsp. cumin, cinnamon and cloves in a small bowl.
-
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.
-
4
Mix cucumber, lime juice, 1/4 tsp. cumin and salt to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
-
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.
-
6
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
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore Unknown Recipes
Runza Casserole
This Runza casserole recipe with hamburger and cabbage tastes like the restaurant's, but it's way easier to make. My 4-year-old loves it! I made it with onion powder when I forgot to buy an onion — I just added a bit to the raw hamburger and a bit more when I added the other seasonings.
Fifteen Minute Chicken Chili
The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why this recipe is good for you: High antioxidants in tomatoes, corn and beans; High fiber in beans; Low in fat (20% of calories from fat); Beans help suppress blood sugar rises and may help combat diabetes and heart disease.
Healthy Ham and Egg Muffins
This egg and ham muffins recipe is a quick and healthy breakfast option that you can make in advance and freeze. Simply reheat them on your way out the door in the morning or any time you crave one.