Chef John's Spiced Turkey Burgers
Chef John's Spiced Turkey Burgers bring a bright, aromatic kick with garam masala, ginger, garlic, and cilantro balanced by tangy yogurt and a squeeze of lemon. Ground almonds and breadcrumbs lend tender juiciness with a subtle nutty note. Serve these flavorful patties for a weeknight dinner or casual cookout, tucked in buns with crisp veggies or alongside a fresh salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Spiced Turkey Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the ground turkey, yogurt, cilantro, bread crumbs, almonds, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, garam masala, and chili paste using a spatula or clean hands.
- 2
Shape the turkey mixture into a ball; split it into 4 equal portions. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 3
Using damp hands, press each turkey portion into a patty. Keep the patties in the refrigerator while the grill heats.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Grill on the preheated grate until the patties look cooked about halfway up the sides. Flip; cook until the surface cracks and juices begin to rise to the top, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 353.94 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 35.14 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 6.05 g 2%
- Total Fat 20.5 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 4.81 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 167.4 mg High 56%
- Sodium 1248.06 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 1.16 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 90.66 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.73 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 72.73 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 10.5 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chef John's Spiced Turkey Burgers is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Bread Crumbs, Chili Paste, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 353.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Spiced Turkey Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Bread Crumbs, Chili Paste, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Spiced Turkey Burgers?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 353.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Spiced Turkey Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chef John's Spiced Turkey Burgers healthy?
- Chef John's Spiced Turkey Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 353.94 calories and 35.14 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1248.06 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.81 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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