Sweet and Spicy Turkey Burger
This burger is a nice change up from the same old same. Lighter ground turkey is full of flavor with a perfect sweet heat balance.
Servings: 4
Calories: 463kcal
Ingredients
- 20 ounces ground turkey lean 93% fat-free
- 1 egg white
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste or minced fresh
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheese I used asiago slices
Glaze - optional but very much recommended
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- In a bowl combine all ingredients except turkey. Stir to combine. Add turkey and mix well with hands. Form into 4 patties.
- Place patties on grill and cook about 5-6 minutes. Flip. Cook another 5 minutes or so, until cooked through. Top with cheese just before removing from grill. If desired place buns on grill to toast.
- Assemble burger with desired toppings and/or glaze and enjoy.
Glaze
- Place brown sugar, soy sauce and pepper sauce in pan over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook 4-5 minutes until reduced and beginning to thicken. Set aside.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1952mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 3mg