Serve these burgers as is, in pitas, or on toasted whole grain English muffins.
1/4 cup currants 1/4 cup chopped scallion 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1. Combine the currants, onion, tomato paste, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a bowl; mix in the ground turkey, taking care to not overwork the meat. Divide the mixture into fourths and gently form each forth into equal size patties. 2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan over medium high. Add the burgers and cook, turning once, until they reach an internal temperature of 165F, about 5-6 minutes per side. 3. Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. 4. Spoon the sauce over each burger. Makes 4 servings Nutritional analysis per serving: 315 calories, 30 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 19 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 94 mg cholesterol, 517 mg sodium
Moroccan Turkey Burgers
