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Thai Turkey Burgers
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 38 Minutes
Servings: 4
Rachael Ray
Ingredients:
1 ripe cored fresh pineapple
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 small red pepper, chopped
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
10 -15 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1 1/3 lbs ground turkey breast
1 piece fresh gingerroot, grated (1-inch piece)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons curry powder
coarse salt
2 green onions, chopped
4 cornmeal-topped rolls, split (or 4 toasted sandwich-size english muffins)
bibb lettuce (boston or red leaf lettuce)
Directions:
1. Drain pineapple; cut into pieces that will fit into a food processor.
2. Place in processor; process to a coarse, chunky mixture.
3. In a skillet over med-high heat; heat sesame oil and red pepper flakes until oil smokes.
4. Add pepper and onion; cook a minute or two.
5. Add in pineapple; heat through.
6. Sprinkle with brown sugar; cook another minute or two.
7. Remove from heat and toss in basil; let salsa hang out in the warm pan while you cook the burgers.
8. Heat a nonstick skillet/griddle pan over med-high heat.
9. Mix turkey, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, curry powder, salt, and green onion; form into 4 patties.
10. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until done.
11. Serve on rolls with lots of warm pineapple salsa and lettuce.
By RecipeOfHealth.com