Spicy Indian-style turkey burgers

Infused with Indian spices, this turkey burger has sautéed peppers and mango chutney for an intense flavour profile. These mouthwatering burgers satisfy your need for a filling, healthy meal that's budget-friendly and easy-to-make.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

• 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) minced fresh ginger
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 6 ml (1 1/2 tsp) curry powder, divided
• 125 ml (1/2 c) tomato juice
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) chopped mango chutney
• 500 g (1 lb) lean ground turkey breast
• 75 g (1/3 c) plain low-fat yogurt
• 50 g (1/4 c) chopped cilantro
• 1 slice firm white sandwich bread, crumbled
• 2 ml (1/2 tsp) salt

1. In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring frequently for five minutes (or until the onion is lightly browned). Measure out 125 grams (1/2 cup) of the onion-ginger mixture and transfer it to a large bowl.
2. To the mixture remaining in the skillet, add the red pepper, and cook for four minutes (or until crisp-tender). Stir in 15 millilitres (one teaspoon) of the curry powder, and cook for one minute. Stir in the tomato juice and 30 millilitres (two tablespoons) of the chutney. Bring to a boil. Boil for one minute.
3. To the reserved onion-ginger mixture, add the remaining two millilitres (1/2 teaspoon) curry powder, 30 millilitres (two tablespoons) chutney, the turkey, yogurt, cilantro, crumbled bread and salt. Gently shape the mixture into four patties.
4. Preheat the broiler. Broil the patties 15 centimetres (six inches) from the cook for 3 1/2 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Serve the burgers with the sautéed pepper mixture on top.

• Grind your own turkey and it will be fresher and guaranteed lean. Store-bought turkey can have skin ground into it.
• If you like spicy food, look for a container of hot Madras curry and use it in place of the regular curry powder.

Turmeric, the spice that gives curry powder its yellow colour, holds promise in reducing cataract development.

• 288 calories
• 4.9 g fat
• 0.9 saturated fat
• 31 g protein
• 28 g carbohydrates
• 2 g fibre
• 72 mg cholesterol
• 685 mg sodium

Turkey burgers make a great, delicious meal anytime of the year—try a new spin on a classic favourite today!