Recipe of the Week!

Asian Turkey Burgers

A healthy and tasty alternative rather than a heavy beef burger!

Total time: 1 hr 33 min
Prep: 25 min

You will need..

- 1/4 cup bulgur wheat

• - 1/2 cup boiling water
• - 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• - 1 teaspoon sugar
• - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• - 1/4 seedless cucumber, sliced 1/8-inch thick
• - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• - 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• - 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
• - 12 ounces lean ground turkey
• - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• - 2 scallions, chopped
• - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• - 1 clove garlic, grated
• - 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus 1/4 cup whole leaves
• - 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• - 4 whole wheat hamburger rolls

Instructions.. 

1.) Put the bulgur in a medium bowl and add the boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until the bulgur is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

2.) Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk the vinegar and sugar with a generous seasoning of salt and pepper until dissolved. Add the cucumber and onion, toss well and set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.

3.) In a separate small bowl combine the yogurt and chili garlic sauce. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

4.) Drain the bulgur and put into a large bowl. Add the turkey, hoisin, scallions, ginger, garlic and chopped cilantro and mix until just combined. Form into 4 equal sized patties.

5.) Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until very hot. Lightly brush both sides of each patty with oil and place in the skillet. Cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

6.) Drain the pickled vegetables and toss with the whole cilantro. Spread some spicy yogurt sauce on the top and bottom of each bun and top with a burger patty and some pickles.

Nutrition Facts ( Per serving)  

• Calories 186
• Total Fat 4 g (Sat Fat 0.4g, Mono Fat 0.7g, Poly Fat 1.5g) 
• Protein 18g
• Carb 23g
• Fiber 3g 
• Cholesterol 23mg
• Sodium 421mg

This recipe fits a variety of age groups!

Great for kids as it disguises the regular hamburger a popular food choice for kids into a healthier alternative. Also, this is a great choice for teens, adults and the elderly! This is because it is a healthier choice that is equally as delicious as a normal hamburger with great Asian flavours and it has reduced cholesterol than a regular beef burger.