Curry Turkey Burgers

This turkey burger is healthier and more flavourful than a plain beef patty! Try it for a quick and delicious lunch.
Directions for: Curry Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

Turkey Burgers

1 lb(s) ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1 handful cilantro, chopped very fine, about 2 tablespoons (optional)

1 inch piece ginger, grated or minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

red bell pepper, finely chopped

Coarse salt

2 Tbsp mild curry paste (Preferred brand: Patak's Mild Curry Paste) or a handful of curry powder

1 drizzle extra-virgin olive oil

5 crusty rolls, split

Toppings

Bib or leaf lettuce

Sliced vine-ripe tomatoes

Mango chutney (preferred brands: Major Grey's or Patak's Mango Chutney)

Serving Suggestions: Thai Slaw Salad, recipe follows and root vegetable chips (preferred brands: Terra Chips)

Thai Slaw Salad

1 (16-oz) prepared shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix) from produce department

European seedless cucumber, sliced into thin sticks

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

3 scallions, thinly sliced on bias

20 leaves basil, shredded

Dressing (recipe follows)

Toasted sesame seeds

Dressing

tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 clove garlic, minced

cup white distilled vinegar or rice wine vinegar

2 tsp sugar or 2 Tbsp honey

1 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Directions

Turkey Burgers

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2. Combine first 8 ingredients and form into 5 patties.

3. Brush or drizzle patties with extra-virgin olive oil. Grill patties 6 minutes on each side on indoor electric grill or pan fry for same amount of time in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.

Toppings

1. Pile patties on split crusty rolls with lettuce, tomato, and chutney spread liberally on roll tops as a condiment.

Thai Slaw Salad

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2. Combine vegetables in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Let stand 10 minutes and re-toss before serving and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Dressing

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2. Combine dressing ingredients in a small plastic container and shake vigorously for 1 minute.

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