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May 30, 2019

Healthy Turkey Burgers Recipe with Mint Yogurt Sauce

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It’s officially grilling season, and that calls for a new burger recipe, don’t you think? Introducing this healthy turkey burgers recipe with a tasty mint yogurt sauce!

(Prefer meat-free recipes? Try my easy lentil veggie burgers!)

Curry Turkey Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Healthy Turkey Burgers

These refreshing, flavorful, and savory turkey burgers will be a big hit at your next BBQ gathering – or simply as an easy weeknight meal!

They’re a refreshing, leaner alternative to the standard hamburger. And, this recipe adds curry powder for a unique and delicious flavor. (Not to mention the tasty mint yogurt sauce!)

No grill? No problem – these are great on the stovetop, too. 

And a bonus is that the curry turkey burger patties and the yogurt sauce can both be prepped in advance!

Healthy Turkey Burgers Recipe with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Curry Turkey Burger Ingredients

This is a simple meal to throw together. Here are the turkey burger ingredients you’re working with.

For the curry turkey burgers:

  • cilantro
  • red onion
  • ground turkey
  • cumin
  • curry powder

For the mint yogurt sauce:

  • Greek yogurt
  • garlic
  • lime
  • mint

Curry Turkey Burgers Ingredients

To make the curry turkey burgers, simply mix together the ground turkey, curry powder, cumin, red onion, cilantro, and a little salt, and form into patties. 

Then, toss them on the grill or into a skillet, cook about 4 to 5 minutes per side, and that’s that!

For the yogurt sauce, you’ll mix together yogurt, lime juice, mint, and fresh garlic.

If you want the garlic to mellow out a bit, make the sauce in advance. (Just know that the mint won’t be quite as bright color-wise.) You can always make the yogurt sauce ahead of time and just add the chopped mint right before serving to solve that problem!

These curry turkey burgers are delicious with sweet potato fries on the side, especially if they are roasted in the same spices used to make the burgers (cumin and curry powder). I share the sweet potato details in the recipe card “notes” section if you’re into it.  (It’s one of my favorite side dishes!)

And speaking of – here’s the full healthy turkey burgers recipe! 

If you make these turkey burgers, please let me know how you like them – and tag me @fANNEtasticfood on social media so I can see a picture of the meal in action!

Curry Turkey Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

curry turkey burgers easy recipe
February 13, 2020

These simple and delicious savory burgers can be prepped ahead of time for an easy weeknight meal. Great on the grill or on the stove!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield
4 burgers
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Ingredients:

  • For the burgers:
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • olive oil for cooking, as needed
  • For the sauce:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed or grated
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • For serving (optional):
  • whole wheat burger buns
  • sliced red onion
  • lettuce
  • extra mint and cilantro
  • roasted sweet potato fries (details below)

Instructions:

  1. Combine all burger ingredients except oil in a bowl. Mix with your hands just until seasonings are mixed into the turkey; do not over-mix once the mixture looks fairly evenly distributed.
  2. Form the burger mixture into four even balls and press into patties. 
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a quick drizzle of oil (or heat a grill over medium-high heat and brush grates lightly with oil). Add burger patties and cook for about 4 minutes per side, flipping halfway through, until both sides are browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. 
  4. Meanwhile, stir together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. 
  5. Serve burgers on buns with a dollop of yogurt sauce, sliced red onion, lettuce, and extra mint and cilantro. Enjoy with sweet potato fries (which taste great dipped in the yogurt sauce!). 

Notes:

The burger patties and yogurt sauce can both be prepped in advance. If you make the sauce in advance, it will help the garlic to mellow out a bit. Add the chopped mint to the sauce at the last minute before serving so it retains its bright green color.

For the sweet potato fries: slice into wedges and toss them with pinches of curry powder, cumin, salt and a drizzle of oil, then roasted at 425 degrees F for about 25 minutes. 

Did you make this recipe?

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Looking for more burger deliciousness?

Try these old faves: Greek Lamb Burgers (would also be great with turkey or beef) and Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers with Pineapple Salsa.

Want more grill-friendly summer recipes? Try these:

  • Chimichurri Grilled Shrimp
  • Honey Lime Chicken with Grilled Peach and Corn Salad
  • Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers with Coconut Quinoa
  • Watermelon Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
  • Grilled Steak and Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
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10 comments
  • Tori May 30, 2019 · 7:58PM:
    This recipe sounds delicious! I’m definitely going to try it out. I’ll report back.
    Reply
    • Anne
      May 31, 2019 · 12:46PM:
      Awesome, can't wait to hear what you think! Enjoy.
      Reply
  • Kori
    May 31, 2019 · 11:02AM:
    They look and sound amazing and a wonderful change from the typical burger!
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    • Anne
      May 31, 2019 · 12:46PM:
      Thanks Kori! Let me know how you like them! :)
      Reply
  • Roadrunner June 17, 2019 · 1:44PM:
    A wonderfully novel recipe, Anne, thanks!
    Reply
  • Victoria June 17, 2019 · 7:15PM:
    Hi Anne! Just wanted to say that I made the burgers (minus cilantro b/c my husband doesn't like it) and they were amazing! The recipe is definitely a keeper for us. I used @natalie_cooks spiced beet yogurt dip to go with them as I had extra beets to use up. So good! Thank you! :)
    Reply
    • Anne
      June 18, 2019 · 1:42PM:
      I'm so glad you both enjoyed the burgers! Thanks for taking the time to let me know this recipe was a hit :)
      Reply
  • Frances July 6, 2020 · 5:47PM:
    What a great burger. The spices in it are so good. I did an addition of a jalapeno pepper chopped too. Skipped sauce but scattered a few mint leaves and used lime juice. Had with some turmeric ginger roasted carrots, green beans, golden beets, cauliflower roasted to use up so very colorful. Only change next time may be to grate some zucchini in it to lighten my meat a bit--I did 99 percent fat free plus 94 percent mixed, or stick with 94 percent. I baked in the oven like you would a meat loaf on sheet pan. I may have cooked a bit longer then I should have, a habit of mine I am afraid! A favorite nevertheless. Thanks for the inspiration.
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    • Anne
      July 8, 2020 · 12:57PM:
      So glad you enjoyed it! The side must have been so colorful and pretty!
      Reply
  • SP July 7, 2020 · 8:06AM:
    Looks great! Thanks for sharing!
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