Cilantro turkey burgers, May 2011
These cilantro turkey burgers are a great use for rhubarb ketchup and are wonderful cooked on the grill.
See note after cilantro turkey burger recipe for how to make your own panko (crisp Asian-style bread crumbs). Panko can be made from regular or gluten-free bread such as Udi’s. Also check the gluten-free food section of your grocery store or natural food store for gluten-free panko. Now available, Udi’s gluten-free hamburger and hot dog buns.
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Recipe type: Main
Author: Eileen Beran (adapted from suite101.com)
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3/4 cup panko-style bread crumbs (see Note)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients with hands until distributed evenly. Form mixture into 4 patties.
- Place on oiled grill pan or grill and cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature is 165°F.
- Serve on buns with sliced onion, lettuce leaves, and rhubarb ketchup.
Serving size: 1 burger. Calories: 366; Fat: 17g; Saturated fat: 4g; Carbohydrates: 15g; Fiber: 1g.
Note
To make about 3/4 cup panko-style bread crumbs, process 3 slices of bread into coarse crumbs. Place crumbs on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F, shaking sheet once or twice, for 6 to 8 minutes or until crumbs are dry but not browned. Store any extra crumbs in the freezer in airtight container.
