Saturday, June 4, 2011

Thai Turkey Burgers

These are DELICIOUS and healthy.   Seriously, people rave over them.   Give them a try!


1/3 cup peanut sauce (any kind)
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp lemon zest
1tsp grated ginger root
1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground turkey
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced green onions
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 multigrain buns
sliced tomatoes
mayo


First make the sauce by combining peanut sauce, soy sauce, lemon zest, gingeroot  in small bowl.   mix and set aside.

in a large bowl combine ground turkey,  bread crumbs, green onions, egg, salt, pepper + 3 generous tbsp of the sauce (the rest is to baste burgers),  mix with hands.   form into 6   1/2” thick patties.   Cover and refridgerate until ready to grill.


Preheat grill, spray with cooking spray, grill for about 5 minutes per side or until no longer pink in centre.   Brush with reserved sauce last 2 minutes of cook time.

Serve on buns with mayo and tomatoes.   Enjoy!   These are a staple in our house all year round!