Best Asian Turkey Burger With Apple Slaw Recipes

THAI TURKEY BURGERS WITH CRUNCHY ASIAN SLAW

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Thai Turkey Burgers infused with lemongrass, ginger and basil, served with a Crunchy Asian Slaw and Spicy Aioli. Serve this on a tasty bun, in a lettuce wrap or over grains and greens for healthy bowl.

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog

Categories Main

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
3 tablespoons shallot, very finely diced ( or red onion)
1 ½ teaspoon fresh grated, or chopped ginger
2 garlic cloves- finely minced ( or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic)
1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass
2 tablespoons chopped Thai basil (or reg basil, cilantro, or mint)
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 scallion, chopped
½ - 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped ( or substitute 1 Tablespoon sriracha sauce, or red chili sauce)
1 tablespoon fish sauce (or sub soy sauce)
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon white pepper- optional
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice ( or rice wine vinegar)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 cup mayo, vegan mayo or tarter sauce
1-2 tablespoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce

Steps:

Preheat grill to medium-high. ( see notes to pan-sear)
Combine all the burger ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well using hands. With wet hands, shape into 3 burgers, 1-inch thick. Place on a plate in the fridge.
Toss the slaw ingredients together in a medium bowl.
Mix the spicy aioli ingredients together in a small bowl.
Grill patties on a well-greased, pre-heated grill 4-5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
Toast or grill the buns.
Spread aioli on the bottom bun, top with the patty, then the slaw, cucumber ribbons (optional) , more aioli, then the top bun. Enjoy!!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 burgers, Calories 442 calories, Sugar 7.4 g, Sodium 738.7 mg, Fat 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 31.5 g, Cholesterol 112 mg

ASIAN TURKEY BURGER WITH APPLE SLAW

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I wanted to make turkey burgers a lot more fun. On a whim, I added hoisin sauce, gingerroot and garlic. Now we eat them about once a week. -Ashley Gayle, Ellicott City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
SLAW:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium apples, julienned
2 green onions, finely chopped
ASSEMBLY:
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix green onions, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook burgers until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-9 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, for slaw, in a large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add apples and green onions; toss to coat., To assemble, spread bun bottoms with hoisin sauce. Top with burgers and slaw; replace tops. Freeze option: Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.