Thai Turkey Burgers

Tonight was the earliest that I ate dinner in a long time! I'm used to eating a bit later, either waiting for Bob to get home or just eating closer to 6:30 or 7, not 5:30. But the girls are home for a few weeks and Sarah was hungry early since she was used to eating around 5 at camp. I'm sure there will be snacking later on.

I was looking for some new dinner ideas for the week that were healthier and also for later in the week ones that used veggies that are coming in my veggie box tomorrow. I perused my Pinterest boards and found a couple of good ones for this week. These Thai turkey burgers are quick and easy as well as healthy.

These can be served on buns or bibb lettuce leaves. The original recipe called for a slaw and almond butter sauce which didn't sound appealing to me. I meant to serve on the lettuce leaves but totally forgot.

Thai Turkey Burgers
makes 4 burgers

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 c shredded carrots
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp olive oil

For serving - hamburger buns or bibb lettuce leaves

In a bowl combine all the ingredients except the oil using a wooden spoon or your hands. Form into four patties about palm size. Heat a skillet or grill plan over medium high heat then add the oil. Place the patties in the pan and cook about 4 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature is 165*.

Serve on buns or lettuce, with mayonnaise.