Asian Ginger Turkey Burgers

Asian Ginger Turkey Burgers

Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD, Grain Foods Foundation
When you think turkey burger, a spicy mango mayonnaise probably doesn't come to mind. We're rethinking these favorite weeknight eats with an asian-inspired revamp.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian, Burger
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Mango Cilantro Mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 medium mango peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • ground black pepper to taste

Turkey Burger Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoon plain bread crumbs or old-fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • Pinch red pepper
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Fresh cilantro
  • 4 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice and honey; stir in mango, cilantro and black pepper. Cover; store in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Heat oven broiler.
  • In a large bowl, mix turkey, onions, bread crumbs or oats, peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper and black pepper. Form into four to six patties and place on baking sheet.
  • Broil 4 minutes on each side, or until medium well.
  • Spread mango mayonnaise on rolls; top with patties, lettuce and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Try this tasty recipe for Asian Ginger Turkey Burgers, which is not only packed with grains but is also under 500 calories.
Keyword burger, Fruit, ginger, Kaiser Rolls, mango, Peanut Butter, soy sauce, Turkey
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