Chimichurri Poblano Turkey Burger!

The BEST  Turkey Burger recipe — full of flavorful ingredients like jalapeno, scallions, garlic, cilantro (or parsley), lime zest and coriander,  topped with roasted poblano peppers and my new favorite condiment, Chimichurri Mayo!   Serve the turkey burger on a sourdough bun, wrapped in lettuce, over greens, as a bowl  or as an entree with a plate of healthy veggies. Great for meal prep and delicious reheated. 

So, I’ve been noticing, many of you have been making the Thai Tukey Burger lately and it got me thinking…  how I want to share another Turkey burger recipe we’ve been cooking up lately at home!   I have to say, these guys are pretty tasty. Brian doesn’t miss the red meat one bit because they just have so much flavor! I know you’ll think the same. The nice part is they can be grilled or pan-seared if you are in a hurry and even made ahead, perfect for meal prepping.

There are very adaptable and I know you’ll find many other ways to serve them up.  A healthier lighter burger, made from scratch and seriously bursting with amazing flavor! My favorite!

Turkey Burger Ingredients:

Here are the basic ingredients for the BEST turkey burger. Note, if you don’t like cilantro, sub parsley, or if you are “heat-intolerant”, cut back on the jalapeno or leave it out. I do really like the little kick it gives. 🙂 See the recipe box for measurements.

•  ground turkey (or chicken)
•  jalapeno, finely minced (optional)
• scallions
• cilantro (or flat-leaf parsley)
•  lime zest
• 2 garlic cloves (or granulated garlic)
•  olive oil (optional, but good)
•  salt
•  coriander
• pepper

How to Make Turkey Burgers:

Here is a basic overview of how to make the Best Turkey Burgers!  (Detailed instructions are provided in the recipe box below!)

• Mix up the burgers: Place all of the turkey burger ingredients in a bowl and lightly toss with your fingers into a fine crumble until mixed thoroughly. With slightly wet hands pat into 3-4 tidy patties, 1-inch thick.
• If pan searing: heat 1-2 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey burgers and let them get golden, resisting the urge to fiddle (they may stick). Once they get a golden crust, they will naturally release themselves from the pan. Then flip. Cook each side about 5-6 minutes, or cooked through.
• If Grilling: Make sure grill is hot and grates are greased. Grill each side until golden, 4-5 minutes, lower the heat or move to cooler part to cook through.
• To roast poblanos either char over a gas burner (on the stovetop) until all sides are charred or on the grill, turning to char evenly. Place in a covered bowl or paper bag to steam 5-10 minutes. Peel under running water, destemming and deseeding.  Alternatively, you could also simply just grill these until tender and skip peeling.
• Chimichurri Mayo: mix 2 tablespoons (or more) chimichurri sauce with 4 tablespoons mayo.

Another thing I love adding to these turkey burgers are poblano peppers, which can be charred on your stovetop, or grilled. They add a subtle mild heat to the burger!

Once charred, cover them and let them steam for 10 minutes, then peel under cool running water.

Ok, and the condiment that brings this turkey burger over the top is the Chimichurri Mayo. Heav-en-ly!!!

Please make it if you can. Trust me!!!

And if not, the Chipotle Mayo is a good stand-in.

Simply stir in a few tablespoons of Chimichurri Sauce into mayo and voila- the best tasting condiment ever!!!

Possible Turkey Burger Additions:

Fixings (all optional)

• Chimichurri Mayo
• roasted poblano peppers
• melty cheese or vegan cheese
• Avocado
• Tomato
• Grilled onions, Red onions or pickled red onions
• Sourdough buns
• lettuce wraps

You can make lettuce-wrapped burgers- which honestly are a bit messy, I won’t lie, but they are super light and delicious.

Or serve them up on your favorite bun.  I like these sourdough buns if you’re on the sourdough bandwagon. 🙂

So there you have it – Chimichurri Turkey Burgers – what we are currently feasting on at home. 🙂

Hope you like them. xoxo

More Favorite Burger Recipes:

• Thai Turkey Burger with Asian Slaw
• Spicy Miso Portobello Mushroom Burger (vegan!) 
• Falafel Burger with Tzatziki 
• Sprouted Lentil Burgers (Vegan) 
• Smokey Chipotle Black Bean Burger (vegan)  
• Lamb Burger with Harissa Mayo 
• Burger Bowls! 

The Best Turkey Burger

★★★★★ 5 from 25 reviews

• Author: Sylvia Fountaine
• Prep Time: 15
• Cook Time: 15
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 3-4 1x
• Category: main, poultry, burger, turkey recipes
• Method: grilled, pan-seared
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Low Fat

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The best Turkey Burger Recipe with jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, scallions , roasted poblano peppers and Chimichurri Mayo! Serve it in a bun or make a lettuce-wrapped Burger!

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Ingredients

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Turkey Burger:

• 16 ounces ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely minced (optional)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro ( or flat-leaf parsley)
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil ( optional, but good)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Fixings (all optional)

• Chimichurri Mayo (see notes)
• roasted poblano peppers
• melty cheese or vegan cheese
• Avocado
• Tomato
• Grilled onions, Red onions or pickled red onions
• Sourdough buns or lettuce wraps or serve the burger over a salad!

 

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Instructions

Heat grill to med-high heat if grilling.  (Or pan-sear for speed)

Make burgers: Place all of the turkey burger ingredients in a bowl and lightly toss with your fingers into a fine crumble until mixed thoroughly. With slightly wet hands pat into 3-4 tidy patties, 1-inch thick.

If pan searing, heat 1-2 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey burgers and let them get golden, resisting the urge to fiddle (they may stick). Once they get a golden crust, they will naturally release themselves from the pan. Then flip. Cook each side about 5-6 minutes, or cooked through.

If Grilling: Make sure grill is hot and grates are greased. Grill each side until golden, 4-5 minutes, lower the heat or move to cooler part to cook through.

To make the roasted poblanos either char over a gas burner (on stovetop) until all sides are charred or on the grill, turning to char evenly. Place in a covered bowl or paper bag to steam 5-10 minutes. Peel under running water, destemming and deseeding.  Alternatively, you could also simply just grill these until tender and skip peeling.

To make Chimichurri Mayo, mix 2 tablespoons (or more) chimichurri sauce with 4 tablespoons mayo.

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Notes

Form into 4 smaller burgers or 3 bigger burgers. Can be made ahead and reheated.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 4-ounce turkey burger patty
• Calories: 193
• Sugar: 0.3 g
• Sodium: 649 mg
• Fat: 11.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
• Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 22.5 g
• Cholesterol: 78.2 mg

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