Ingredients

1-1/2 lb. ground turkey, preferably including some dark meat (93% lean)

2 medium cloves garlic

Kosher salt

1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh parsley

2 Tbs. olive oil

2 tsp. sweet paprika

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. ground coriander

1/4 tsp. cayenne

Preparation

Gently break the meat into large pieces in a large bowl. Mince the garlic, sprinkle with 1-1/2 tsp. salt, and using the flat side of a chef’s knife, smear and mash to a paste. Gently mix the garlic paste, mint, parsley, olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, and cayenne into the turkey. Shape the meat into 4 equal 1-inch-thick patties. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.

Prepare a medium charcoal or gas grill fire. Grill the burgers, covered with vents open, until nicely marked and just cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted in a burger should read 165°F), 4 to 6 minutes per side.

Serve with the Cucumber & Yogurt Sauce.

serving suggestions

Serve these burgers with Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta on the side.

nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 400; Fat (g): 26; Fat Calories (kcal): 230; Saturated Fat (g): 7; Protein (g): 36; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 11; Carbohydrates (g): 4; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 5; Sodium (mg): 840; Cholesterol (mg): 130; Fiber (g): 1; photo: Scott Phillips From Fine Cooking 94 , pp. 50