Thai Turkey Burgers

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Ground turkey
1		Egg white
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Unseasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons	30ml	Finely-chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons	30ml	Finely-chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced green onion
1/2		Garlic clove - minced
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Minced ginger root
		Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup	59ml	Teriyaki sauce - plus more
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Coarse salt
		Nonstick cooking spray
		Toasted sesame seeds - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Combine turkey, egg white, bread crumbs, mint, cilantro, onion, garlic, ginger, lime juice, teriyaki sauce and salt. Mix thoroughly. Using wet hands, shape mixture into 4 equal patties, then flatten each. Set aside on wax paper.

Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Sear turkey burgers, cooking in batches, until browned and cooked, about 6 to 7 minutes per side depending on their size. Press lightly with spatula while cooking to flatten slightly. Spoon additional teriyaki sauce to glaze while cooking.

Top with toasted sesame seeds before serving, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Each serving: 150 calories; 733 mg sodium; 56 mg cholesterol; 3 grams fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 20 grams protein; 0.08 gram fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 05-24-2000

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