Jalapeño Turkey Burgers

There's something about a nice juicy burger that I crave so much in the summer! However, after giving up red meat a few years ago, I had to get creative when it came to grilling time. After many combinations, here is my all-time favorite recipe for spicy jalapeño turkey burgers. (If you can't take the heat, substitute bell peppers!) I like my turkey burgers on a whole wheat bun, topped with pepper jack cheese, spinach, pico, avocado and a little chipotle mayo. Mmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about it!

Jalapeño Turkey Burgers

Ingredients:

4 jalapeños (more or less depending on spice tolerance), chopped

Half yellow onion, chopped

2 lbs ground turkey

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Burger buns and toppings

Directions:

1. Combine jalapeños and onions in food processor. Blend until vegetables form a paste-like consistency.

2. In large bowl, mix together ground turkey and jalapeño/onion mixture. Add spices and mix well. 

3. Form mixture in to round patties for cooking. (TIP: turkey shrinks when cooked, so make patties about 1/2 in larger in diameter than buns.)

IF COOKING IMMEDIATELY:

4. Cook on greased fry pan or on grill. Garnish with favorite toppings and enjoy!

IF FREEZING: 

5. Coat both sides of patty with cooking oil. Place in freezer safe container. Thaw and enjoy later!