Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers

Looking for a healthy turkey burger recipe? Try Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers! These turkey burgers are filled with sweet kernels of corn, cilantro, black beans, jalapeño peppers (fresh and pickled), and spicy sriracha.

Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers

Looking for a healthy turkey burger recipe? Try Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers! These turkey burgers are filled with sweet kernels of corn, cilantro, black beans, jalapeño peppers (fresh and pickled), and spicy sriracha.

A Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers on a plate garnished with tomatoes, pickles, and onion slices.

I was slicing some nectarines and peaches, the juicy slivers slipping between my fingers as I dropped them in a bowl. I brought it to the table, laying it down next to the fragrant watermelon. A juicy tomato caught my eye, and I popped it into my mouth.

Pretty soon we won’t be able to enjoy these, I remarked to my husband. We started thinking about all the summer fruits and vegetables we will miss, and the meals prepared on the grill. A summer of fresh eating has spoiled us, and while I just might be ready to head into comfort foods and baking, I will miss these light and vibrant meals.

But hey, it’s not over yet, and Labor Day is just around the corner. We have lots of outdoor meals on the grill left, and the sweet fruit is still plenty. We were in a burger sort of mood recently, and we put the grill to good use, flipping some Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers.

Chopped jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro on a cutting board.
Raw turkey meat in a bowl for burgers.
Ingredients for Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers in a bowl.

These turkey burgers are no ordinary burgers. They are loaded — bursting — with all things summer. Sweet kernels of corn, a bundle of cilantro, black beans, the heat of jalapeño peppers, fresh and pickled — it’s like a salad in a burger. And then there’s the extra punch. Sriracha.

My well used bottle is low, but there was enough to give these Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers incredible flavor. I have to admit, I haven’t enjoyed a turkey burger – any burger – as much as I enjoyed this one in a very long time.

Chopped cilantro, red onion, peppers, jalapeno, turkey meat, corn, and sriracha in a mixing bowl.
Homemade turkey burgers in a stack ready to grill.

If you’re looking for a delicious way to enjoy what’s left of summer on the grill, I hope you try these burgers. Slather on some Sriracha Mayo, top it with pepper jack cheese, layer on the avocado, pickles and tomatoes. Squish it all down and take a big bite. Enjoy this season while you can!

A Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burger garnished with pickles, red onions, and tomatoes.

Disclosure: The original post included a giveaway sponsored by Whole Foods for a $100 gift card provided by Whole Foods. I was not compensated in any way to write this post. As always, all opinions are my own.

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Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers with Black Beans & Corn

These Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers are filled with sweet kernels of corn, cilantro, black beans, jalapeño peppers (fresh and pickled), and of course, sriracha.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 5 turkey burgers
Calories 446kcal

Ingredients

Turkey Burger Patties:

  • 2 pounds ground turkey thigh meat
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh jalapeño
  • 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppers
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons coarse salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 hamburger buns

Sriracha Mayo:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha to taste

Garnish:

  • avocado
  • tomato
  • lettuce
  • red onion
  • pepper jack cheese
  • condiments: Sriracha Mayo, ketchup, mustard, etc.

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, corn, black beans, cilantro, fresh and pickled jalapeño, red onion, sriracha, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper – try not to overwork the meat. Gently form into five patties and press the center of each gently with your fingers to help the turkey burgers cook evenly.
  • Make the Sriracha Mayo by combining the mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl until combined.
  • Cook the turkey burgers directly over the heat, with the lid closed, for about 10 minutes, flipping once. Serve on a toasted bun with desired garnish.

Notes

Inspired by and heavily adapted from Southwestern Turkey Burgers with Salsa Slaw, Way to Grill by Jamie Purviance (Sunset Weber, 2008).

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1397mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Mindy

    Oh my GOODNESS, these look and sound like heaven!

    I don’t know how I’d pick a favorite summer food. I just love the fact that I can walk out the back door and pick any fresh herb I want. Plus all the tomatoes. And fruits. And veggies. I love them all!

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  2. namrata k

    These burgers are yummy and i love the freshness cilantro brings to them.! My favorite summer foods would be a refreshing fresh fruit salad with mint,lemon and honey and also some spicy kabobs on the grill with a quinoa veggie salad. Perfect for summer.

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  3. Julie Haduong

    My favorite summer foods are summer corn and watermelon!

    But mostly corn… anything with corn will be devoured.

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  4. MaryB

    Oh, the list of our favorite summer foods is a long one but fresh corn, home grown tomatoes, berries and peaches have to top the list.

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  5. Sarah Jane Jennings

    We have been loving all of the fresh corn on the cob and fresh peaches! We have been eating as much of both of them as we can while we can get it so fresh and flavorful!

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  6. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

    These are the best looking turkey burgers i’ve ever seen! I love peaches, nectarines, blueberries, vine-ripe tomatoes… it’s my most favorite season and I’m so not ready to say goodbye.

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  7. Ruby

    My favorite summer foods are fresh fruits, ice cream, iced coffee, and beer!

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  8. Lauren

    I love, and am going to miss, peaches. I’m planning to make and freeze some peach butter just so that I can have the flavor throughout the year.

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  9. Josie

    I love sweet juicy strawberries and marionberries picked fresh from the farm.

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  10. Molly B

    I love any and all berries! Being in TX I love all the hatch chili peppers, too!

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  11. Jennifer s

    These burgers look great! My summer favs are raspberrries, canteloupe, sugar dot corn, and now blackberries!

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  12. Carmen S.

    My favorite summer treat are zucchini blossoms. We love to fry them as an appetizer, sure they’re not healthy, but they are fabulous! Especially after getting all the bees out of the blossoms first! :-)

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  13. Sarah A.

    I love fresh corn! Especially on the grill, but I put it in everything and also save it in the freezer to use throughout the year.

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  14. Rhonda R.

    We love ice cream, grilled pizzas, grilled fruit, and old fashioned lemonade!
    Nothing beats sitting out on the patio and enjoying a grilled dinner and fresh lemonade with the family!

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  15. Avi

    I love all the colorful summer fruits, especially watermelon, blueberries and the rainier cherries are my absolute favorite along with sweet corn!! Yum :)

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  16. Ashley C

    I love watermelon and tomatoes in the summer! Especially those from my garden :)

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  17. Lindsey

    The list is long but I can’t do without strawberries, refreshing popsicles, melon and zucchini. Heirloom tomatoes, if I can get my hands on the best ones, are shorthand for summer in my mind and will always land on my plate! I’m entering this one for my mother who lives in the US. :)

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