Asian Turkey Burgers With Wasabi Sauce

Adapted from Sara Moulton's Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals (Broadway Books, 2005)

Makes 6 servings

• 1½ pounds ground turkey
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ small head napa cabbage, shredded
• 4 scallions, finely chopped
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, mint, or basil, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, divided
• 1 tablespoon finely grated gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons prepared wasabi
• 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted

• 1. Mix together the turkey, bell pepper, cabbage, scallions, egg white, cilantro, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ginger, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Shape into 6 patties about ½ inch thick.
• 2. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat until hot. Reduce heat to medium; add burgers and cook 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through, adding more oil as needed.
• 3. Meanwhile, stir together the mayonnaise, wasabi, remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and remaining ½ teaspoon sesame oil.
• 4. Put a burger in each bun and top with about 1 tablespoon of the sauce.

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 416
Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 89mg
Carbohydrate: 28g
Sodium: 945mg
Protein: 28g
Total dietary fiber: 5g

March & April 2008

Photographer: Judd Pilossof

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