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Thai Peanut Turkey Burgers

Savory Thai Peanut Turkey Burgers for Flavorful Weeknight Meals

These Thai Peanut Turkey Burgers combine juicy turkey, bold spices, and creamy peanut sauce for a quick, flavorful dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground chicken or plant-based crumbles.
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if necessary.
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped; parsley can replace if preferred.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce/Tamari Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Or lemon juice as an alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Can substitute with another oil.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Nut-free alternatives can be used.
  • 1 tbsp Honey Maple syrup is a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust to taste.
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Burger Buns Gluten-free options available.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrot
  • 1 cup Cucumber Thinly sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Leaves
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Sliced.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Grill or Skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, green onions, cilantro, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Add soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper; mix gently.
  3. Divide mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties.
  4. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. While cooking, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sriracha in a small bowl.
  7. Assemble burgers by spreading peanut sauce on buns and adding patties, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and onion.
  8. Serve immediately with extra peanut sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure patties reach 165°F (74°C) for juicy burgers. Experiment with toppings to customize your burgers.

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