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Thai-Inspired Turkey Burgers with Napa Cabbage Slaw, plated

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Thai-Inspired Turkey Burgers with Napa Cabbage Slaw

  • 35 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 529 kcal / serving

A weeknight-friendly burger with bright, crisp slaw and a zippy ginger-soy flavor. The turkey patties stay tender, while the crunchy Napa cabbage slaw provides a refreshing counterpoint.

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Ingredients

  • 2 mediumcarrots
  • ½ small bunchcilantro
  • 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
  • ¾ lbground turkey
  • 1jalapeño pepper
  • 1lime
  • ½ medium headnapa cabbage
  • 2whole grain buns or rolls
  • jalapeño peppers
  • limes

From the pantry: honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, virgin coconut oil

Cookware

chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · spatula · toaster (optional) · vegetable peeler · whisk or fork

Directions

  1. Wash all produce and dry well before using.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey with minced jalapeño, half of the chopped cilantro, grated ginger, and half of the lime juice; season by mixing in a splash of soy sauce.
  3. Finish forming the turkey into two equal patties and set aside.
  4. Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly coat the bottom with virgin coconut oil.
  5. When hot, add the turkey patties and cook 3–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through; transfer to a plate.
  6. In a separate large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and honey to form the dressing.
  7. Remove the root end from the Napa cabbage, cut in half lengthwise, then thinly slice and add to the dressing; toss to coat.
  8. Peel and grate the carrots, then add them to the cabbage and dressing; stir until everything is evenly coated.
  9. Toast the buns if desired, then assemble by placing a patty on the bottom bun, topping with some of the slaw, and covering with the top bun; serve with extra slaw on the side.

Two tips

  • Prep ahead: chop cilantro, cabbage, and carrots and keep them in the fridge; whisk dressing just before serving.
  • Serving idea: serve the burgers on the buns with extra slaw on the side or squeeze fresh lime over the patty for added zing.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
529 kcal
Protein
44 g
Carbs
38 g
Fat
24 g
Fiber
8 g
Sodium
374 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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