Thai Turkey Burgers with Crispy Kale
Flavorful Thai-inspired turkey burgers made with aromatic lemongrass, ginger, and fresh herbs, served on whole wheat buns with a side of crispy, lemon-zested kale chips.
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground turkey thigh meat
- •4 whole scallions
- •½ inch fresh ginger root
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 stalk lemongrass
- •½ whole red chile
- •2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- •1 whole egg
- •4 whole whole-wheat buns
- •to taste sea salt and black pepper
- •4½ cups kale
- •1 lemon lemon zest
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- •for sprinkling
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
To make the crispy kale, put the kale into a large bowl and toss with the lemon zest, olive oil, and a little sea salt. Arrange in a single layer on 1 or 2 baking sheets.
5 min
- 2.
Place in a preheated oven, at 400°F, for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, until crunchy and crisp. Sprinkle with a little more salt or some sesame seeds, if desired.
20 min
- 3.
Meanwhile, put the turkey into a large bowl with the onions, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, chile, and cilantro. Mix well, then season to taste and stir in the egg.
10 min
- 4.
Use your hands to shape the mixture into 4 large balls, then press them firmly into patty shapes. Place under a preheated hot broiler and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Serve in warm whole-wheat buns with crispy kale on the side.
15 min