Turkey Burgers with Creamy Cucumber Relish

By marmar

Ingredients

• Burgers:
• 1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey or chicken
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 4 green onions, white and light green parts only, minced
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp. pure chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• Relish:
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely greated seedless cucumber
• 2 tbsp. sour cream
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp. minced jalapeno chile
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

To prepare the burgers: In a large bowl, mix the burger ingredients. Lightly wet your hands and shape the mixture into 8 equal-sized balls. Place them on a baking sheet; press down gently to create burgers about 3/4" thick. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to grill.

To make the relish: Put the cucumber in a fine sieve and squeeze out the excess moisture. In a medium bowl, mix the cucumber with the remaining relish ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Generously brush or spray the burgers with oil on both sides. Grill over direct medium heat until just cooked through (cut one burger open to check), 5 to 7 minutes, turning once. Serve burgers warm wth the relish spooned over the top.