Place all of the pickle ingredients except the rhubarb and onion in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling.
Place the rhubarb and onions in a bowl or jar and the pour the boiling mixture over them. Cover with a dish towel and let sit on your counter for 2-3 hours.
When ready to make the burgers, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Heat the coconut oil in a medium sized saute pan.
Add the onions and saute until translucent.
Add the beet greens/spinach and heat until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix the cumin, garlic powder, coriander, salt, and fenugreek.
In a large bowl, place the ground turkey, egg (if using), spice mix from above, and the onion mixture and mix thoroughly.
Form into patties.
Grill patties for approximately 6 minutes a side.
Drain the pickle mixture with a slotted spoon or colander and remove the star anise.
Top each burger patty with a few heaping spoonfuls of the rhubarb pickles and a pinch of cilantro.