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Saucy Black and Blue BBQ Turkey Burgers

Makes 8 burgers.

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Saucy Black and Blue BBQ Turkey Burgers
This makes a big batch of burgers—great for stocking the freezer! Or make a half batch if cooking for a smaller crowd, and use up the leftover berry barbecue sauce for all your grilled favourites, even pizza. [callout] Tip: Freeze leftover 1/2 cup (125 mL) berry barbecue sauce. Mix with cream cheese for a sandwich spread or mayo for a burger condiment. [/callout]

Ingredients

Sauce
  • 1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, cut in half
  • 1 cup (250 mL) blackberries
  • 1 cup (250 mL) blueberries
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) palm sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) ground ginger
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) smoked paprika
Burgers
  • 2 lbs (1 kg) lean ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup (180 mL) gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
  • 2 cups (500 mL) baby spinach
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 8 buns

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 527
  • protein 32g
  • fat 26g
    • saturated fat 5g
    • trans fat 0g
  • carbohydrates 44g
    • sugars 14g
    • fibre 7g
  • sodium 361mg

Directions

01
For sauce, whirl all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Scrape into large, wide frying pan. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat until sauce is thick and reduced to about 2 cups (500 mL). This will take between 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce heat to low toward end of cooking.
02
Cool completely.
03
For burgers, blend turkey with 1 cup (250 mL) cooled sauce, oats, and cilantro. For best results, refrigerate mixture for at least 3 hours or overnight. Divide into 8 equal portions, then form each into a patty, about 3/4 in (2 cm) thick. Mixture is moist, but the oats help keep it together for cooking.
04
Stir 1/2 cup (125 mL) sauce with mayonnaise and set aside. Pan-fry burgers over medium-high heat until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature measures 165 F (75 C). Serve in toasted buns, topped with mayo mixture, extra berry sauce, baby spinach, and avocado slices.

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