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Spicy Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Mayo

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Ingredients
  

For the turkey burgers:

  • 2 jalapeno peppers
  • 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 ounce French baguette
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 3 - 4 hamburger buns toasted
  • 1 to mato
  • lettuce leaves

For the jalapeno mayo:

  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/2 jalapeno seeded and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • pinch of dried oregano

Instructions
 

  • 1. Prepare grill for medium-high heat.
  • 2. Heat olive oil on medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and saute jalapenos for 10 minutes or until softened. Let cool as you prepare turkey burgers.
  • 3. Place bread in food processor and pulse until in coarse crumbs. Combine crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, red pepper, and turkey. Half jalapenos and removes seeds and membranes, Mince and add to turkey mixture. Shape turkey mixture into 3 or 4 patties. Grill turkey burgers to an internal temperature of 165 or your preferred method.
  • 4. For the jalapeno mayo, add mayo to a small bowl. Add remaining ingredients and combine.
  • 5. Lightly butter inside of buns and grill 3-5 minutes. Arrange burgers with slice of tomato, lettuce and jalapeno mayo.
  • Enjoy!
  • Recipe adapted from Cooking Light