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 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 medium mango peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

Turkey Burger Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs or old-fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Fresh cilantro
  • 4 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice and honey. Stir in mango and cilantro. Season with black pepper, to taste. Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven broiler.
  • In a large bowl, mix turkey, green onions, breadcrumbs or oats, peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper and red pepper. Form into 4-6 patties and place on baking sheet.
  • Broil 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  • 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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