Thai Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Thai Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 T. fresh lime juice; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 apple, cut into matchsticks; 1 large carrot, shredded; 1 green onion, chopped; 1/2 c. roasted salted peanuts; 1/2 c. chopped basil leaves; 1/4 c. chopped cilantro leaves; 2 T. coconut milk; 2 T. sesame oil; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 T. lime juice; dash crushed red pepper; 1 can (minus 2 T) coconut milk; 1 1/2 T. lime juice; 1 tsp. Thai Red Curry Paste; 1 lb. ground turket breast; 1/2 c. chopped basil; 1/4 c. chopped cilantro; 1/2 c. breadcrumbs; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 T. lime juice; 4 hamburger buns or 8 sliders

Servings: persons

1 T. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. sugar
1 apple, cut into matchsticks
1 large carrot, shredded
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 c. roasted salted peanuts
1/2 c. chopped basil leaves
1/4 c. chopped cilantro leaves
2 T. coconut milk
2 T. sesame oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1 T. lime juice
dash crushed red pepper
1 can (minus 2 T) coconut milk
1 1/2 T. lime juice
1 tsp. Thai Red Curry Paste
1 lb. ground turket breast
1/2 c. chopped basil
1/4 c. chopped cilantro
1/2 c. breadcrumbs
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 T. lime juice
4 hamburger buns or 8 sliders

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For the slaw:
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*whisk together lime juice and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Add the chopped apple, green onion, and shredded carrot.Cover and chill until serving. ( can be done 3 hours ahead of time)
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For the pesto:
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* Place peanuts and next 6 ingredients into a small food processor. Process briefly to form a coarse paste. Set aside until serving.
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For the burgers:
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* Place the coconut milk and lime juice in a medium saucepan and bring mixture to a simmer. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Add curry paste and a dash of salt and whisk until smooth.
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Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cooled coconut mixture, basil, cilantro, breadcrumbs and salt. Use your hands and mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 large or 8 small burgers.
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Grill over medium heat for 4 minutes per side, basting with the extra coconut mixture.
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To assemble: place slaw on top half of the bun. Spread pesto on bottom half of the bun. Sandwich the burger in the middle and let the taste of Thailand explode in your mouth!

1077

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 T. fresh lime juice, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 apple, cut into matchsticks, 1 large carrot, shredded, and more.

Yes, Thai Turkey Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Thai Turkey Burgers

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