Turkey Burgers

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I love a good turkey burger. This is a great recipe for people who like to entertain flexitarians (people who say they are vegetarian but actually eat fish and poultry). I made this recipe up myself and messed with it until I was satisfied. It's excellent with a slice of swiss cheese on top.

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey
1 red onion
1 cup parsley
garlic powder to taste
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
swiss cheese, sliced

Instructions

I like to use ground turkey thigh meat if I can find it. The flavor of dark meat is far better than ground breast meat, and you will get a much juicier burger for it too. Fresh parsley is superior to dry parsley, it makes a big difference in the final taste. And finally, get your hands on a red onion (I only had a small one, so I used half a white onion too).

Put the turkey into a large bowl. Mince the onions and add to the bowl.

Remove stems from parsley and wash the leaves thoroughly. Shake off excess water and mince the herb. Add to the bowl.

Add spices to your liking (I use about 1 tbsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper).

The best way to mix it all together is with your hand.

Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and flatten each section into a large, flat, cohesive patty. Stack on wax paper.

Place the patties on a hot grill over medium high heat. Flip the burgers after 6-7 minutes. Grill for another 5 minutes.

About a minute before the burgers are done, top each patty with a slice of swiss cheese.

Remove from the grill and serve hot.

	I like to use ground turkey thigh meat if I can find it. The flavor of dark meat is far better than ground breast meat, and you will get a much juicier burger for it too. Fresh parsley is superior to dry parsley, it makes a big difference in the final taste. And finally, get your hands on a red onion (I only had a small one, so I used half a white onion too).
	Put the turkey into a large bowl. Mince the onions and add to the bowl.
	Remove stems from parsley and wash the leaves thoroughly. Shake off excess water and mince the herb. Add to the bowl.
	Add spices to your liking (I use about 1 tbsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper).
	The best way to mix it all together is with your hand.
	Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and flatten each section into a large, flat, cohesive patty. Stack on wax paper.
	Place the patties on a hot grill over medium high heat. Flip the burgers after 6-7 minutes. Grill for another 5 minutes.
	About a minute before the burgers are done, top each patty with a slice of swiss cheese.
	Remove from the grill and serve hot.