Grilled Turkey Burgers With Cheddar And Smoky Aioli Recipes

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds and coriander seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until aromatic and slightly darker in color, shaking skillet often, about 1 1/2 minutes; cool.
• Finely grind toasted seeds in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle.
• Whisk mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, and ground spices in small bowl.
• Season aioli to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• (* DO AHEAD: Aioli can be made 1 day ahead.)
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Place turkey in medium bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons aioli; mix gently.
• Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, then form each into scant 3/4-inch-thick patty, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Using thumb, make small indentation in center of each burger.
• (**DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead).
• Cover and chill.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper.
• Brush onion slices and bell pepper pieces with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Grill onions and bell peppers until soft and charred, about 4 minutes per side.
• Grill turkey burgers 5 minutes.
• Turn over; grill until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes.
• Top each burger with 1 cheese slice and grill until meat is cooked through and cheese melts, about 1 minute longer.
• Place 1 turkey burger on each of 4 bun bottoms.
• Arrange grilled red pepper pieces, then grilled red onion slices over.
• Top each with dollop of aioli and some arugula.
• Cover burgers with bun tops and serve with pickle wedges and corn chips.