Spicy Turkey Burgers with Cilantro-Lime Aioli
These Spicy Turkey Burgers are served with a cilantro lime aioli to bring them to another level. Perfect to start your outdoor grilling.
Ingredients
For the burgers
- 2 lbs ground turkey (85% lean)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 2 tbsp melted ghee
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- olive oil for cooking
For the aioli
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayo (I used primal kitchen)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
For serving
- butter lettuce
- sliced tomatoes
- sliced avocados
- buns (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl combine all burger ingredients, except for the olive oil. Mix well.
- Using your hands, form 6 even sized patties .
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot, transfer patties without overcrowding and cook for about 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to burn.
- While the burgers are cooking, place all the aioli ingredients in a blender. Blend well.
- When burgers are ready, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Assemble your burgers and enjoy!