Middle Eastern Turkey Burgers

Quick, flavorful and easy to eat, these are great for toddlers and adults alike.



Middle Eastern Turkey Burgers 
adapted from Fine Cooking
 
4 large or 12 mini burgers
20 min

1-1/2 lb. ground turkey
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 (optional, not recommended for children)

• Combine minced garlic with 1/2 tsp. salt, and using the side of a chef's knife, mash to a paste
• Mix the garlic paste, mint, parsley, olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, and cayenne, and gently add to the turkey. 
• Shape the meat into patties
• Grill or saute (recommended for mini patties) until just cooked through
• Serve with a warm, whole-wheat pita, yogurt and diced cucumber. [Little Man eats them plain or with yogurt]

Storage

Refrigerator: up to 2 days, or so. Reheat in the toaster oven.
Freezer: up to 1 month (possibly more), take a few days worth out at a time to thaw in the refrigerator 

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