Sammich Saturday: Thai Turkey Burgers

I love a good burger, don't you? I usually prefer a nice, juicy beef burger with jalapenos and pepperjack cheese. Yum. However, when I saw these turkey burgers, even with all those veggies packed inside, I knew they were going to be delicious. And healthy, to boot!

I made a few changes to the original recipe, like putting spinach in the patty instead of broccoli (solely because I didn't have broccoli on hand), and I added avocados on top instead of spinach, since it was already inside. I've been on a roll with peanut sauce dishes (another one coming soon!), and this one was delicious, too!!

I will say, though, that these are not grill-friendly burgers. I mean, you could try it...but I'd really hate for you to lose those patties through the grates...they're just a bit too flimsy for that. But, you should definitely fire up the stove and cook these bad boys up for lunch this weekend. Pretty, healthy, and delicious!! A good way to stay on track in the midst of summer.

Thai Turkey Burgers

Slightly adapted from Iowa Girl Eats

Ingredients

For the peanut sauce

• 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp Sriracha
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

For the patty

• 1 lb lean ground turkey 
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach
• 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Avocado slices
• 4 burger buns (or bread of your choice)

 

Preparation

1. In a food processor (or blender), combine the ingredients for the sauce and  mix until very smooth.  Remove 2 tablespoons of the sauce in a separate bowl, and set aside.
2. In a larger bowl, combine the remaining sauce with the turkey, carrots, spinach, green onion, cilantro, salt and red pepper flakes. Mix well and form into 4 patties and place on a large plate. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to help them set, for easier handling.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick spray. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are no longer pink in the middle.
4. Toast your buns, if you prefer, top each bottom bun with a patty, then top with peanut sauce, avocado slices, and the top bun.

BAM!! Healthy never tasted so good!!