Lime and Basil Turkey Burgers

Prep Time:  40 minutes

2 lbs. ground turkey (or chicken)
3/4 cup bread crumbs
6 green onions, white and light green parts only, minced
3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil, or 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried basil
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/4 + 1/8 tsp. (so just under a half tsp.) chile powder
1/4 + 1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 + 1/8 tsp. pepper

1.  Heat grill to Medium heat (350 - 450 degrees.)

2.  In a large bowl, mix the ingredients.  Shape the mixture into 8 equal sized balls.  Press them to the size you desire your burgers to be. 

3.  Brush both sides of the burgers with olive oil and grill for about 5 - 7 minutes, or until cooked through (I slice a burger in half to make sure the burgers are cooked.)

4.  Place on a bun with tomatoes and spinach and serve with raw vegetables.

Makes 8 Burgers

(I have taken this recipe from Weber's Real Grilling.  This recipe is found on p. 210 in the book and has a delicious Creamy Cucumber Relish that you can serve with the burgers.  Weber's suggested serving method with the burgers and relish is without a bun, so I usually make a muffin or biscuit to accompany the meal when I follow their serving suggestion.  Tonight I was looking for an easy dinner though, so I served my burgers on a bun and opted not to make the relish.  Maybe I'll repost this recipe on another night when I make the burgers with the relish.)  :)