Description

These Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers are packed with vibrant flavors from curry spices, jalapeño heat, and fresh cilantro. Topped with a zesty slaw and a creamy curry tahini sauce, these burgers are a healthy, mouthwatering option for weeknight dinners or BBQs. Perfectly spiced, juicy, and bursting with flavor, they’ll become your new go-to burger recipe.

Ingredients

For the Turkey Burgers:

Ground turkey (preferably 94% lean)

1 diced jalapeño

¼ cup chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon coconut sugar

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon yellow curry powder

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Curry Tahini Sauce:

½ cup tahini

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon yellow curry powder

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

½ teaspoon turmeric

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Slaw:

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup shredded cabbage (red or green)

2 green onions, sliced

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon maple syrup

Salt & pepper to taste

For Serving:

Burger buns (gluten-free if needed)

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Instructions

Make the Burgers:
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey with diced jalapeño, cilantro, coconut sugar, turmeric, cumin, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form the mixture into 4 patties.

Cook the Burgers:
Grill the patties over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or cook in a skillet with a little oil until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside.

Prepare the Slaw:
In a separate bowl, combine shredded carrots, cabbage, green onions, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

Make the Curry Tahini Sauce:
Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, curry powder, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and salt and pepper until smooth.

Assemble:
Serve the turkey patties on buns (or lettuce wraps for gluten-free), topping them with slaw and curry tahini sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free buns or serve the burgers in lettuce wraps.

Dairy-Free: The recipe is naturally dairy-free with tahini as the base for the sauce.

Spice Level: Adjust the heat by removing the seeds from the jalapeño or adding more cayenne for extra spice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish, Burger
Method: Grilling, Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Fusion