Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Smoky Aioli
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Smoky Aioli a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 825 calories, 36g of protein, and 56g of fat each. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. A mixture of bell peppers, cumin seeds, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.
Instructions
Toast cumin seeds and coriander seeds in small skillet over medium-high heatuntil aromatic and slightly darker in color, shaking skillet often, about 1 1/2 minutes. Cool. Finely grind toasted seeds in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle.
Whisk mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, and ground spices in small bowl. Season aioli to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Aioli can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Place turkey in medium bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons aioli; mix gently. Using damphands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, then form each into scant 3/4-inch thick patty, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Using thumb, make small indentation in center of each burger. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper.
Brush onion slices and bell pepper pieces with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill onions and bell peppers until soft and charred, about 4 minutes per side.
Grill turkey burgers 5 minutes. Turn over; grill until almost cooked through,about 4 minutes. Top each burger with 1 cheese slice and grill until meat is cooked through and cheese melts, about 1 minute longer.
Place 1 turkey burger on each of 4 bun bottoms. Arrange grilled red pepper pieces, then grilled red onion slices over. Top each with dollop of aioli and some arugula. Cover burgers with bun tops and serve with pickle wedges and corn chips.
Per serving: Calories (kcal) 657.7, % Calories from Fat 61.6, Fat (g) 45.0, Saturated Fat (g) 10.7, Cholesterol (mg) 109.0, Carbohydrates (g) 24.7, Dietary Fiber (g) 2.0, Total Sugars (g) 3.9, Net Carbs (g) 22.7, Protein (g) 35.8