Time to get your grilling food fix in the form of Thai Turkey Burgers with Peanut Sauce – which are actually better cooked indoors than out!
Made with lean ground turkey breast, fresh veggies, and a savory peanut sauce, these burgers are hearty, filling and ultra-tasty.
Start the Thai Turkey Burgers by making the peanut sauce that goes into the burger patties AND on top once they’re cooked. Just throw flavorful ingredients like soy sauce or gluten-free tamari, peanut butter, garlic, chili-garlic sauce and ground ginger into a food processor and let ‘er rip.
Save part of the sauce to slather on top of the cooked burgers, and use the rest of it to mix into the burger patties.
Which is what we move to next! Start with 1lb 99% fat-free ground turkey breast then add in shredded carrot and finely chopped broccoli. Since they’re finely shredded/chopped, the veggies will cook perfectly with the burgers.
Add in a sliced green onion, 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro, and the remaining peanut sauce.
Top with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and red chili pepper flakes, then put your rings somewhere safe and mix it all up with yer mitts.
Form the mixture into 4 patties then place on a hot skillet sprayed with non-stick spray. Cook for 3-4 minutes then spray the top with more non-stick spray and flip, cooking for another 3 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink in the middle. You could cook these on an outdoor grill, but ground turkey is a little more “wet” than ground beef, so there’s a bigger risk of them falling through the grates.
Toast up some buns, top with a cooked burger patty, 2 teaspoons of the reserved peanut sauce, and some crunchy baby spinach, then dig into the deliciousness!
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Thai Turkey Burgers with Peanut Sauce
Description
Thai Turkey Burgers with Peanut Sauce are a delicious twist on plain, dry turkey burgers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 99% fat-free lean ground turkey breast
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli
- 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 buns
- baby spinach leaves
- For the peanut sauce:
- 3 Tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions
- Create peanut sauce by combining peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, water, garlic, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, honey and ground ginger in a food processor or blender. Blend until very smooth. Reserve 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons and set aside.
- Combine remaining peanut sauce with turkey, carrots, broccoli, green onion, cilantro, salt and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Mix well and form into 4 patties. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick spray. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on one side, then spray the top with more non-stick spray. Flip and cook for 3-4 more minutes or until burgers are no longer pink in the middle.
- Place a burger patty on each bun and top with 2 teaspoons of the reserved peanut sauce. Add baby spinach for crunch and serve.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I HEART this peanut sauce. It is incredibly rich and savory, and goes so well with the light turkey burger which is super moist from the carrots and broccoli added directly into the patty.
As delish as the sauce is, the thing that tickles me the most is the fact that the whole Thai Turkey Burger, including a Sandwich Thin, clocks in at just 350 calories and 10 grams of fat, AND has nearly 40 grams of protein!
Add in freshly steamed broccoli on the side, and you’ve got yourself a winner of a dinner, my friends.
Kelly 02.27.2012
A great pair of black (comfortable!) pumps are worth paying a little extra for! Have to also agree with jeans though..so hard to find the right/last more than 1 year pair of jeans without paying a little more.
Favorite cereal right now is banana nut cheerios, but my favorite cereal of all time is cinnamon toast crunch. These, however, are NOT allowed in my cupbaord..they’d last maybe a day.
Evelyn 02.27.2012
I am loving your recipes. I can’t wait to try it.
James 02.27.2012
if you substitute lime juice for the rice vinegar it will be a little more authentic – and tasty.
Shannon 02.27.2012
Jeans are worth paying more for. Although I’m not one to pay much more than $100 on a pair. Favorite cereal? Hmmm….probably a good granola. And oatmeal. : )
kate 02.27.2012
I don’t eat cereal, but I used to love LIFE!
Worth paying the extra $$$: face tissues (with lotion), shampoo/conditioner, cheese, and coffee.
AC 02.27.2012
shoes!!! Achy feet are SO not worth the savings… I’d rather pay more for quality! You can spend less, but they will fall apart sooner, so you just have to buy again… and its not worth the aches & pains- literally & figuratively!
SwoodsonVintage 02.27.2012
we did that exact same thing with our grill cover! iowa wind blew it to bits – now we’re in kansas where its even worse, we invested in a canvas one from amazon.
Debbie 02.27.2012
I’m in Minnesota and we grill allllll winter!
Jodie @ Birds Nest 101 02.27.2012
Oh so many things are worth the extra money! First, Athleta or Lululemon workout clothes are the best! I refuse to buy any other brand, they last forever and you save money in the long run, pun intended. I wore these brands while training and running for the Chicago Marathon, the best!! Food for sure, I spend an obscene amount of money on food a month, but it is worth it. Finally, sheets for my bed. I spent a small fortune on a set we still have almost 8 years later, soft as can be and the most amazing quality. Worth every. single. penny.
Amanda 02.27.2012
Right now I love Special K Low Fat Granola (however when you eat half the box the low fat doesn’t really work out!). I have so many favorites it is hard to name one. Captain Crunch Crunch Berries have always been a favorite but I haven’t had them in years! Peanut Butter Crunch too. Yum! Loving the Whole Hearts too. Half a box gone in 2 days…oops!
Michelle (Better with Berries) 02.27.2012
This recipe is so creative! Looks like something I would love.
I always make sure to buy brand name lotion (specifically, St. Ives). Generic lotion is always oily or not moisturizing enough!
Kaelin 02.27.2012
My favorite cereal right now is Kashi Go Lean Crisp – Berry Crumble….. but my all time favorite is Lucky Charms.
Shellee 02.27.2012
BBQ Cover!
Darn “auto correct”!
Shellee 02.27.2012
I purchased this BBQ on eBay, and thought you might want to check it out.
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The same cover was $80 at our local patio store.
This cover has leg attachment so the wind will not tear it off, and has a vent-like feature so you do not have to worry about mildew.
Good luck!
Michelle 02.27.2012
Favorite cereal right now..Fiber One Original..Favorite of all time, probably Life or Wheaties- I like the basic ones! It’s totally worth it to pay more for going out to eat sometimes. I like the experience, and life’s too short!
Lindsay 02.27.2012
Favorite cereal right now….Honey Nut Oatmeal Squares. Favorite of all time…Cinnamon Life or Mini Wheats.
It’s totally worth it to go name brand on detergent and shampoo!
Kelsey 02.27.2012
My favorite cereal right now is Honey Bunches of oats with strawberries.
Oh, and I don’t skimp on wallets for the hubs, toilet paper, or paper towels
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) 02.27.2012
Your burgers look awesome.
My favorite cereal right now is Quaker Oatmeal squares cinnamon flavor. My favorite cereal of all time is Cinnamon toast crunch !
I think paying more for a nice haircut is worth the money!
Danielle 02.27.2012
Your recipe sounds really good! I’ve never tried putting veggies in my burgers. I’ll have to do that!
Lindsey 02.27.2012
Yes, I picked up a box of Whole Hearts & love it too!! Also love Quaker Oatmeal Squares with brown sugar!
Not a big fan of peanut sauce… bummer!