Another Asian Turkey Burgers With Sesame Mayonnaise |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Hoisin sauce, a spicy, sweet sauce, gives these burgers a juicy texture, while ginger and garlic provide a burst of flavor and the water chestnuts deliver an appealing crunch. Serve over tender green pr on toasted whole-wheat buns. EatingWell Magazine, Summer /03. When forming burger patties, make them thinner at the center to prevent them from steaming as they cook. Ingredients:
2 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces |
12 ounces lean ground turkey breast |
8 ounces sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped |
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce |
2 scallions, trimmed and sliced |
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
fresh ground black pepper, to taste |
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil |
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise |
2 tablespoons nonfat yogurt or 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt |
1 tablespoon chopped scallion |
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
sesame seeds |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs.
3. Transfer to a large bowl.
4. Add ground turkey, water chestnuts, hoisin, scallions, ginger, garlic and salt; mix well. (The mixture will be moist.).
5. With dampened hands, form the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
6. Oil the grill rack.
7. Brush the patties with sesame oil.
8. 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°F.).
9. PREPARE SESAME MAYONNAISE WITH A TWIST:.
10. Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, scallions, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt & pepper in a small bowl; whisk until blended. Then add the sesame seeds, if you choose to.
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