Asian Turkey Burgers
Hoisin sauce gives these burgers a juicy texture, while ginger and garlic provide a burst of flavor, and water chestnuts deliver an appealing crunch. Serve them over tender greens or on toasted whole-wheat buns.
Ingredients
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2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces
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12 ounces lean ground turkey breast, (see Ingredient Note)
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1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
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2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, (see Ingredient Note)
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2 scallions, trimmed and sliced
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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Sesame Mayonnaise, optional (recipe follows)
Directions
1.
Preheat grill to medium-high.
2.
Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl. Add ground turkey, water chestnuts, hoisin, scallions, ginger, garlic and salt; mix well. (The mixture will be moist.) With dampened hands, form the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties (see Tip).
3.
Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Brush the patties with sesame oil. Grill until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165 degrees F.)
4.
Meanwhile, prepare Sesame Mayonnaise, if desired, to serve with the burgers.
Tips:
Ingredient Notes: Regular ground turkey, which is a mixture of dark and white meat, has a higher fat content (similar to that of lean ground beef).
Hoisin sauce is a spicy, sweet sauce made from soybeans, chiles, garlic and spices. It will keep in the refrigerator for at least a year.
Tips: Check labels carefully and select ground turkey
breast. When forming burger patties, make them thinner at the center to prevent them from steaming as they cook.
Oil a folded paper towel. Hold it with tongs and pull it toward you over the rack. Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 2. Wrap patties individually and refrigerate for up to 8 hours or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.
Nutrition information
Calories 207, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 392 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, Potassium 292 mg. Exchanges: Starch 1,Vegetable 1.5,Lean Meat 3,Fat 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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