Scrumptious Sandwiches: Thai Turkey Burgers
Mmmm, burgers. Growing up here in the US, a patty of beef (or turkey, or other meat) sandwiched between two carb slices has always been a way of life, a source of culinary comfort if you will. So I knew for my very first Scrumptious Sandwich Resolution, I knew I needed to make this recipe for Thai Turkey Burgers that I saw on my friend Kim’s blog. There are several things I liked about this recipe:
1. I love Thai food
2. These burgers look super easy to make!
3. It has veggies in it, so along with lean turkey, it could be quite a healthy burger option.
You will need:
- 1 package of lean ground turkey (~ 1 lb)
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 3-4 green onions, minced
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (I had almond butter, so I used that. PB would have been much more appropriate though!)
- freshly ground salt & pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- King’s Hawaiian Sweet rolls (or your choice of bun – I couldn’t find mins, so I made 4 regular sized burgers)
- Toppings of your choice (chili/cilantro mayo, mixed greens, Sriracha, etc.)
Except for the turkey and rolls, I had all these things in stock- I love when recipes turn out that way!
1. Round up all of your ingredients (except the rolls and optional toppings, duh). Dump them all in a mixing bowl. Smoosh together with a fork, spoon or your hands.
2. Form small patties from your turkey mixture. Cook on a medium-high grill for about 3 minutes per side (making sure it’s cooked through!).
3. Slide them into their buns and “dress” them up with your favorite toppings! Per Kim’s reco, I made some cilantro-chili mayo (chop up fresh cilantro, and mix it up with some mayo and chili-garlic sauce). Deeeelish!
These burgers were really delicious, indulgent with the sauce, and healthy (I used lean turkey and light mayo). The spicy kick just hit the spot. And – I made these burgers in about 10 minutes. If you’re looking for a super quick, simple, healthy and delicious meal, definitely give these burgers a try!
Wow, I adore Thai food and have got to try this! Thanks for the recipe!
1These look delicious and fun! I love it when recipes that look complicated are actually quick and easy!
2I don’t eat meat, but if I did, I would definitely make those. They look so yummy!
3These look so good! I started a healthy lunch club at work recently & this would be the perfect recipe for one of my days! Thank you! I have a feeling these are going to be a huge hit!
4These sound delicious! And I would absolutely use Kings Hawaiian Sweet rolls.
5These look SO yummy! *bookmarks*
6Bookmarked to add to my upcoming menu! Thanks!
7Ummm, these look absolutely delicious! I’m going to try them next week!
8I saw these on Kim’s blog and have been meaning to try them, they look wonderful!
9Wow! I may need to try these. Pinning!
10HOLY COW THESE SOUND AWESOME. My love of both turkey burgers and Thai food required the use of caps lock there, that’s how excited I am!
11looks delicious! thai makes my mouth water and as a burger…. wow.
12omg. yum!!!
13loving the cilantro chili mayo!!
14I’m so glad you tried them — and loved them!
The ease and the taste are just ridiculous for a weeknight meal!
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