Abba's Ginger Turkey Burgers

Submitted by Abba Gimel

"In my voyage to healthier eating, I have started using ground turkey instead of beef. In doing so... I had to make it tasty too. I do not use salt. For those that choose to season, well, that's on you."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 8 burgers
• Serves: 4-8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs uncooked ground turkey
• 1⁄2 cup chopped scallion
• 1⁄4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• Sauce

• 1⁄2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dairy-free margarine
• 1⁄2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chopped lemon basil

directions

1. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, scallions, bread crumbs, 1 TB of the soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Divide turkey mixture into 8 equal portion . Shape into patties.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
4. For the sauce, in a small saucepan combine orange juice, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 TB soy sauce. Let bubble until reduced by half.
5. Add 4 of the patties and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Turn patties over and cook another 8 minutes or until done (165 degrees F). Repeat with remaining 4 patties. Keep the first batch warm in a warm oven.
6. Whisk in the margarine & lemon basil to sauce. Pour over burgers.
7. Serve with rice.

Reviews

[Outta Here]

This is a great "burger" patty. I did not add salt, but did add a little ground pepper to the mix. The sauce is great. I liked the ginger flavor in the meat and the sauce. Served with Recipe #258852. Made for Spring 2010 PAC.