Name: Spiced Up Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey ((1 package)); 1 slice white bread, crust removed; 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ((plus more for brushing the burgers)); 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely minced; 2 tbsp onion, very finely minced; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Heaping 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste; 1/2 tsp pepper, or more to taste; 1 1/2 tbsp applesauce; Vegetable oil, for frying ((optional, if not grilling)); 10 slider-sized buns for serving; 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise ((I like Spectrum)); 2 tbsp fresh basil, minced; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest; Baby kale or butter lettuce, fresh tomato slices, dill pickle slices