Mediterranean Turkey Burgers Stuffed w/ Figs
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Recipe type: Every Day Meal
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Serves: 8-10
 
Mouth watering mediterranean turkey burgers stuffed with figs.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Raw turkey meat
  • 1 large zucchini coarsely grated
  • 3 green onions (sliced)
  • 2 tbps chopped mint
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 5 dried figs
  • 1tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 6 tbsp of olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 F
  2. Combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl, making sure to coat the mixture with the egg
  3. Form into small burgers (around 10) and place onto a cookie sheet or other hard surface
  4. Form a divit in the middle of each burger and place 1-2 fig slices inside. Close the burger.
  5. Add the oil to a frying pan over medium heat.
  6. Sear the turkey burgers. Flipping over to make sure all sides are browned. 4 minutes total.
  7. Place onto a silpat or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and pop into the oven for 5-7 minutes.
  8. As the burgers come out of the oven, place a small slice of cheese over the top and watch it melt.
  9. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by THE GRUMPY GOURMAND at https://www.thegrumpygourmand.com/2015/01/23/turkey-burgers-homemade-brioche-buns/