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Turkey Burger with Poblano and Chimichurri Mayo

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Total Time

30 minutes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Rating

(25)

Ingredients

4 servings

16 ounces ground turkey
1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely minced (optional)
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro ( or flat-leaf parsley)
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic)
2 teaspoons olive oil ( optional, but good)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Chimichurri Mayo (see notes) or sub chipotle mayo
roasted poblano peppers
melty cheese or vegan cheese
Avocado
Tomato
Grilled onions, Red onions or pickled red onions
Microgreens
Sourdough buns or lettuce wraps ( butter lettuce or iceberg) or make a burger bowl.

American Dinner Gluten-Free Intermediate ...

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Preparation

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Step 1

Make burger patties

Step 2

Place all of the turkey burger ingredients in a bowl and lightly toss with a fork into a fine crumble until thoroughly mixed. With slightly wet hands, knead for 20 seconds, then pat into 4 tidy patties, 3/4- 1 inch thick. Smooth the edges. Refrigerate until ready to cook, up to 2 days ahead.

Step 3

Roast poblano peppers-

Step 4

char over a gas burner (on stovetop) turning with tongs, until all sides are blackened and charred evenly. Place in a covered bowl or paper bag to steam 5-10 minutes. Peel under running water, destemming and deseeding. Alternatively, you could char on your grill if using, or roast in a 425 F oven until collapsed. Feel free to make up to 2 days ahead.

Step 5

Make Chimichurri Mayo: mix 2 tablespoons (or more) chimichurri sauce with 4 tablespoons mayo. Feel free to make this up to 2 days ahead. Alternatively, you can make Chipotle Mayo.

Step 6

Cook the turkey burgers. If pan searing

Step 7

, heat 1-2 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey burgers and let them get golden, resisting the urge to fiddle (they may stick). Once they get a golden crust, they will naturally release themselves from the pan. Then flip. Add cheese if you like. Cook each side about 5-6 minutes, or cooked through. If Grilling- pre-heat grill to medium-high. Make sure the grill is hot, and the grates are well-greased. Grill each side until golden, 3-5 minutes, or until good grill marks appear, then lower the heat or move to a cooler part of the grill to cook all the way through to 165F.

Step 8

Assemble the burgers

Step 9

Toast the buns, spread both sides with chimichurri mayo, add the cooked turkey burger, roasted poblano pepper, tomato, onion, avocado and microgreens. Or use a lettuce wrap ( few layers of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce).