Turkey Burgers with Marinated Veggies

So what is better then homemade grilled hamburgers? Well what about turkey burgers...
They are so tasty and healthier for you, too. I bought ground turkey and made the patties myself. Why did I do this? Well because I like to make more work for myself! Nope just kidding the truth is I find the burgers, whether you use beef or turkey, end up juicier. I also have a few tricks to keep those burgers from sticking to the grill.

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground turkey
1/2 red onion
1/2 bunch of cilantro
2 Roma tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
8 pepper jack cheese slices
8 buns

Materials:

cookie sheet
wax paper
paper towel

1) First, line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set it aside and then start mixing the meat.
2) Now its time to make the patties. Divide the meat into 8 equal portions and form each into a tight ball. Now flatten and then place on the cookie sheet.
3) After all the patties are formed place them in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. This helps the meat keep together and prevent it from falling apart later on.
4) Now its time to make the marinated veggies. Cut the tomatoes into slices, the onion into strips and chop the cilantro. Combine together with the olive oil, lemon juice and red wine vinegar. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
5) Now back to the patties, after the 30 minutes its time to season them. Mix the pepper, garlic salt, dried parsley and cayenne in a small bowl and then sprinkle on each patty on both sides.  It's key to season right before grilling to avoid the seasonings from drying out the meat.
6) Get the paper towel and soak it in the vegetable oil and rub it onto the hot grill...This will help to prevent the meat from sticking as well.
7) Now its time to grill them on the BBQ for roughly 8 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and top with the cheese.
8) I also like to place the buns and the grill  to slightly toast them. Finally, assemble the turkey burger with the marinated veggies. I also add a little mustard on my bun :)