Sweet and Spicy Fusion Burgers

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: 1 burger equals 546 calories, 28 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 107 mg cholesterol, 1,662 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons sriracha Asian hot chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 4 naan flatbreads, warmed
• 1 package (5.3 ounces) fresh goat cheese
• 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Place cabbage in a small bowl. In another small bowl, combine the sesame seeds, lemon juice, mustard and oil; pour over cabbage and toss to coat.

In a large bowl, combine the chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.

Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.

Spread four flatbread halves with cheese. Top with burgers, cucumber, red pepper and cabbage mixture.