Cooking with Rena Lee

Zesty Turkey Patties

Tips: Turkey burgers are so versatile. Add chopped wheat bread to make burgers more moist. Using mushrooms or cooked barley will be a great addition. Use ground chicken in place of the turkey.
Yield:6

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lb minced (ground) turkey
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 grated rind and juice of lime
small handful of fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 c. chopped portabello mushrooms
1/2 c Mayo
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Mix together the minced turkey, chopped onion, mushrooms, lime rind and juice, thyme and seasoning in a large bowl.

  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for up to 4 hours. Once ingredients have marinaded, divide mixtur into 6 patties.

  3. Preheat the grill pan. Brush patties with olive oil, then place them on the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes until browned.

  4. Turn the patties over, brush with more olive oil and cook for 10-12 minutes.

  5. Serve patties immediately grilled roll and your favorite vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos)

  6. Blend mayo, hot sauce and cilantro in food processor and serve with turkey burger.

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