Turkey Burgers with Quick Pickled Rhubarb
Author: Michele Spring
Servings: 8 burgers
Get ready for your summer bbq with this recipe for delicious, flavorful grilled gluten-free and Paleo turkey burgers
Prep Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
FOR THE PICKLES
- ½ lb Rhubarb (diced)
- ½ Onion (diced)
- ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ cup Water
- ¼ cup Honey
- 3 whole Cloves
- ½ tsp Peppercorns
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- ½ tsp Dried Orange Peel
- 1 Star Anise
FOR THE BURGERS
- 2 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 bunch Beet Greens or Spinach
- ½ Onion (diced)
- 1 Egg (optional)
- 2 tbs Coconut Oil
- 1 tbs Cumin
- 1 tbs Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Corriander
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Fenugreek
- ½ cup Cilantro (finely chopped)
Place all of the pickle ingredients except the rhubarb and onion in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling.
Place the rhubarb and onions in a bowl or jar and the pour the boiling mixture over them. Cover with a dish towel and let sit on your counter for 2-3 hours.
When ready to make the burgers, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Heat the coconut oil in a medium sized saute pan.
Add the onions and saute until translucent.
Add the beet greens/spinach and heat until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix the cumin, garlic powder, coriander, salt, and fenugreek.
In a large bowl, place the ground turkey, egg (if using), spice mix from above, and the onion mixture and mix thoroughly.
Form into patties.
Grill patties for approximately 6 minutes a side.
Drain the pickle mixture with a slotted spoon or colander and remove the star anise.
Top each burger patty with a few heaping spoonfuls of the rhubarb pickles and a pinch of cilantro.
Serving: 6g
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grill, quick pickle, summer, turkey burger