Mediterranean Turkey Burgers Stuffed w/ Figs
Author: TheGrumpyGourmand
Recipe type: Every Day Meal
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Serves: 8-10
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 425 F
- Combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl, making sure to coat the mixture with the egg
- Form into small burgers (around 10) and place onto a cookie sheet or other hard surface
- Form a divit in the middle of each burger and place 1-2 fig slices inside. Close the burger.
- Add the oil to a frying pan over medium heat.
- Sear the turkey burgers. Flipping over to make sure all sides are browned. 4 minutes total.
- Place onto a silpat or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and pop into the oven for 5-7 minutes.
- As the burgers come out of the oven, place a small slice of cheese over the top and watch it melt.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by THE GRUMPY GOURMAND at https://www.thegrumpygourmand.com/2015/01/23/turkey-burgers-homemade-brioche-buns/
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