Turkey Burgers with Cranberry-Apple Relish

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries $
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped apple $
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange rind $
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice $
  • 2 teaspoons sugar $
  • 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided $
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil $
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion $
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs $
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey $
  • Cooking spray $
  • 4 (1/2-ounce) slices reduced-fat white cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup baby arugula leaves $
  • 4 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted $

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place first 5 ingredients in a mini food processor. Pulse 10 times or until coarsely chopped. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside.

2. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Combine onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, sage, pepper, turkey, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, stirring just until combined. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 4-inch patty.

3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; grill 5 minutes. Turn patties; grill 3 minutes. Top each with 1 cheese slice; grill 2 minutes or until cheese melts and turkey is done.

4. Divide arugula evenly among bottom halves of buns. Top each serving with 1 patty. Divide relish evenly among servings; top with top halves of buns.