Asian Turkey Burgers

  in Main Dishes, Recipes

1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
2 green onions, minced
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon coconut oil
4 hamburger buns
Optional toppings: arugula leaves, wasabi mayo, hoisin sauce, sliced avocado

  1. Mix the turkey, fish sauce, bread crumbs, egg, green onions, cilantro, ginger, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl. Shape into 4 ¾-inch thick patties.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers until nicely browned. Flip and cook until browned on the other side and burgers are cooked through. If they are browning too quickly, turn heat to medium-low. Serve with optional toppings.