These moist, flavorful, healthy Asian Inspired Turkey Burgers are packed with bright, bold flavors and topped with the a creamy hot sauce, pickled cucumbers, and fresh avocado. If you know anyone who doubts the deliciousness of a turkey burger, I promise that these Asian Inspired Turkey Burgers will anyone into a turkey-burger lover!
I’m back! Well, I didn’t really go anywhere, but you’ve probably noticed that my posting this summer (especially in July) was very spotty. Thankfully all is well on my end, but life got a little hectic. The kids were out of school. We traveled a lot. And my entire schedule got turned upside down because it was the month of fasting (Ramadan). That meant not eating or drinking from sunrise (at about 3:30 am) to sundown (which was around 8:30 pm). Yeah. It was a HUGE adjustment, but honestly, it wasn’t too bad 😉
Not only did my diet undergo a drastic transformation, but my workout schedule did too. Starting in the spring, I go running at sunrise. I wake up about 1/2 an hour before the sunrises, drink my coffee, and enjoy some alone time while the rest of my family sleeps. By the time the sun rises, I’m out the door for my 8 mile run. It feels pretty darn amazing to be done with my workout by 8 am!
Since working out at sunrise wasn’t an option during Ramadan, I turned my schedule around. After breaking my fast at sunset, I’d eat a light dinner, and after about an hour, I’d work out. So, my eating and working schedule was completely on its head, and honestly, it left me little to no time to blog. But now I’m back! Back to my normal schedule. And back to The Crafting Foodie.
This recipe for Asian Inspired Turkey Burgers is something I’ve been making for nearly 12 years. I found the recipe in a Gourmet Magazine when I first got married. I remember the first time I made these, my husband really balked at the idea of eating a turkey burger. He’s a meat eater. I red meat eater, and his only experience with a turkey burgers was bad. Really bad. They were dry, tasteless, and just gross. Determined to change his mind, I made these Asian Inspired Turkey Burgers. Over the past decade this recipe has changed from the original Gourmet Magazine one, but I think it’s only gotten better. My husband sure thinks so too 🙂
While I post a lot of recipes on The Crafting Foodie, these Asian Inspired Turkey Burgers are an example of the type of food we eat every day – light, healthy, and easy to prepare. While I do cook and try, and honestly love, every singe recipe on the blog, my family and I try everything I make, but the vast majority of the sweets I made are only tasted by my family and me and the rest are given away to friends. That way we enjoy little indulgences while still staying healthy.
- For the Turkey Burgers!
- 1/2 lb ground turkey breast
- 1/2 lb ground turkey thighs
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tbs fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- For the Pickled Cucumbers!
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- For the Sauce!
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 heaping tsp sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
- To Assemble the Burgers!
- 4 hamburger buns of your choice
- 1 ripe avocado
- For the Pickled Cucumbers!
- In a small bowl, mix the vinegar and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Thinly slice the cumber.
- Add the cucumbers to the vinegar mixture, and allow the cucumbers to soak for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- For the Sauce!
- Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
- For the Turkey Burgers!
- Combine the turkey with the garlic, bread crumbs, cilantro, lime juice, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat a grill pan to medium heat.
- While the pan heats, divide the meat mixture into four, 1-inch patties.
- Lightly oil the pan, and grill the burgers for about 7 to 8 minutes per side.
- To Assemble the Turkey Burgers!
- Lightly toast the buns.
- Spread the hot sauce over the inside of the bun.
- Top with the burger, sliced avocados, and pickled cucumber.
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Love the flavors of these turkey burgers! They look and sound amazing!
Thanks so much, Kelly 🙂 They are a definite favorite!
Love seeing this new turkey burger post Aida! Some great flavors in this turkey burger…lime, cilantro and tabasco….and the hot sauce!!! So simple and so good. 🙂 Thanks for some great inspiration! I also loved seeing those beautiful decorated sugar cookies you made over at Tastes of Lizzy T. Gorgeous work!
Thanks so much, Allie! They’re also some of my favorites. I love, love lime and lemon. It makes everything just a little more delicious. And thanks about the cookies. Cookie decorating is such a fun hobby!
I love what you’ve done! Turkey burgers can be so bland. I bet these pack a nice burst of flavor! Glad I found your post at the Tutorials & Tips Link party!
Thanks so much Chrissa! Yup, they’re really delicious. None of that bland turkey burger around here 🙂
Dear Aida, your turkey burgers look perfect and sounds so, so good! Well done. xo, Catherine