Thai Turkey Burgers

Name: Thai Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Asia, Thai
Ingredients: SPICY PEANUT SLAW:; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; 1 tablespoon Thai red chili paste; 1 cup shredded cabbage; 1 small carrot, shredded; 1 radish, finely chopped; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint; BURGERS:; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 to 3 teaspoons Thai red chili paste; 1 pound ground turkey; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Grill: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

When we’re tired of everyday burgers, I make these turkey patties for a taste of Thailand. The slaw is a fun switch from the traditional burger garnishes. —Shelby Goddard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Ingredients

SPICY PEANUT SLAW:
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon Thai red chili paste
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 small carrot, shredded
1 radish, finely chopped
1 green onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
BURGERS:
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 3 teaspoons Thai red chili paste
1 pound ground turkey
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, chili sauce, peanut butter and chili paste. Add the remaining slaw ingredients; toss to coat. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the onion, cilantro, garlic and chili paste. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with slaw.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 461 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 512mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.

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