Look Mom No BUNS!

  It's a burger sans beef and bun. Scoff if you must but this burger can stand alone and still deliver that hot juicy burger experience. I present to you THE ONLY turkey burger I will eat! No dry, bland patty here. This baby is moist, succulent and flavorful.

Asian Inspired Turkey Burgers

 

3 1/2 Tbs coconut oil, divided

1 medium onion, diced small

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbs ginger minced

2 Tbs tamari

1 Tbs toasted sesame oil

3 scallions, minced

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced

1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey, dark meat 

1 large egg white, lightly beaten

 

1 carrot, ribbons made with veg peeler

1/2 cucumber, ribbons made with veg peeler

2 cups any type of sprouts, I used broccoli sprouts

 

 

1. Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a medium skillet. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute over medium heat until onions are tender and translucent. 

2. Remove onion mixture from heat and add tamari and sesame oil. Stir to combine. Set mixture aside to cool. 

3. In a large bowl add cilantro, scallions, egg white and turkey. Then add the cooled onion mixture. Use hands to mix all ingredients together. The mixture may seem loose but it will hold together!

4. Place cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add remaining coconut oil. When the oil just begins to shimmer, add turkey patties and cook for about 4 minutes on each side. 

5. To check if the patties are done insert the tip of a knife into the center of one of the patties. The juices should run clear. The patties should also be firm to the touch. 

Garnish with ribbons of carrot and cumber. Top with sprouts. 

Serves 6

**Of course you can eat these burgers on a bun, I would recommend a brioche or sprouted whole wheat bun

**Sliced avocado would be a great addition

** The spread on my burger is a ginger almond sauce

Other knock out spreads would be a teriyaki mustard or a sriracha aioli ( fancy word for mayo)

ENJOY!