Description
Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers are a delicious twist on traditional turkey burgers, infused with spicy jalapeño and aromatic curry flavors, served with a refreshing slaw and creamy curry tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 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
- ½ cup tahini (for Curry Tahini Sauce)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder (for Curry Tahini Sauce)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (for Curry Tahini Sauce)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt & pepper to taste (for Curry Tahini Sauce)
- 1 cup shredded carrots (for Slaw)
- 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 (for Slaw)
- Salt & pepper to taste (for Slaw)
- Burger buns (gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, curry powder, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and salt and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the turkey patties on buns (or lettuce wraps for gluten-free), topping them with slaw and curry tahini sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey with a plant-based meat alternative.
- Leftover patties can be stored in the fridge and reheated on the grill or stovetop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg