INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 lb lean ground turkey (1 package)
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1 slice white bread, crust removed
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1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the burgers
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1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely minced
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2 tbsp onion, very finely minced
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1 egg
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1 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
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3/4 tsp cumin
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Heaping 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste
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1/2 tsp pepper, or more to taste
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1 1/2 tbsp applesauce
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Vegetable oil, for frying (optional, if not grilling)
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10 slider-sized buns for serving
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1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise (I like Spectrum)
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2 tbsp fresh basil, minced
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
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1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
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Baby kale or butter lettuce, fresh tomato slices, dill pickle slices
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Mixing bowl, grill and grill-safe spatula or frying pan, pastry brush