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Moroccan-Spiced Turkey Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce

Incredible Moroccan-spiced turkey burgers with spices like cumin, turmeric and cinnamon. Drizzle them with a savory, creamy feta sauce and pile them high with your favorite burger toppings for the perfect summer dinner! Options to grill the burgers or make them on the stovetop.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American , Moroccan

Ingredients

  • For the burgers:
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/4 cup very finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup diced cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • For the feta sauce:
  • 1 batch feta sauce
  • For assembly:
  • 4 hamburger buns of choice, gluten-free and/or toasted if desired
  • butterhead lettuce
  • sliced red onion

Instructions

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  1. First make your feta sauce so it’s ready to go once your burgers are done cooking.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees F). Brush the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Make the chicken burgers by adding the ground chicken/turkey, diced red onion, cilantro, honey, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper to a large bowl. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into 1/3 inch patties.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat (around 400 degrees F) for 6-8 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
  5. To serve burgers, top with feta sauce, and either place red onion and lettuce on top or bottom. Serve immediately. Great with sweet potato fries or fresh fruit!

Notes

  • To make them on the stovetop: add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to a nonstick skillet and place it over medium heat. Once hot, cook your burgers for 4-5 minutes per side until they’re no longer pink.
  • See the full post for tips, tricks, ways to customize these burgers, and more.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger (with sauce, without bun) Calories 218cal (11%) Carbohydrates 6.9g (2%) Protein 26.4g (53%) Fat 9.4g (14%) Saturated Fat 3.4g (17%) Fiber 0.7g (3%) Sugar 5.2g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger (with sauce, without bun)
Calories 218cal 11%
Carbohydrates 6.9g 2%
Protein 26.4g 53%
Fat 9.4g 14%
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Sugar 5.2g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.