Ingredients
- 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- A handful cilantro, chopped very fine, about 2 tablespoons, optional
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- Coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons mild curry paste or a handful of curry powder (Preferred brand: Patak's Mild Curry Paste)
- Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 crusty rolls, split
Toppings:
- Bib or leaf lettuce
- Sliced vine-ripe tomatoes
- Mango chutney (preferred brands: Major Grey's or Patak's Mango Chutney)
- Serving Suggestions: Thai Slaw Salad, recipe follows and root vegetable chips (preferred brands: Terra Chips)
Directions
Combine first 8 ingredients and form into 5 patties.
Brush or drizzle patties with extra-virgin olive oil. Grill patties 6 minutes on each side on indoor electric grill or pan fry for same amount of time in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
Pile patties on split crusty rolls with lettuce, tomato, and chutney spread liberally on roll tops as a condiment. Serve curry turkey burgers with Thai Slaw and root vegetable chips.
Thai Slaw Salad:
- 1 (16 ounces) prepared shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix) from produce department
- 1/4 European seedless cucumber, sliced into thin sticks
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced on bias
- 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded
Dressing:
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white distilled or rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar or 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
Combine vegetables in a bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in a small plastic container and shake vigorously for 1 minute. Drizzle sauce over vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Let stand 10 minutes and re-toss before serving and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Yield: 5 to 6 servings















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