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thai turkey burger paleo

Thai Turkey Burger (Whole30, Paleo, Keto)


  • Author: Cristina Curp, NTP
  • Prep Time: 8
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 8 burgers 1x
  • Category: Entree
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious turkey burger inspired by Thai cuisine!


Scale

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds 85% lean ground turkey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond butter, or sun butter (see post)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper (use 1 for less spice)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
  • Cooking spray (avocado, olive or coconut oil)

Ideas for Serving:


Instructions

  1. Mix all of your ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Use a 4oz scoop to shape 8 even-sized patties.

Stove Top

  1.  Pan-fry the patties for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Cover and cook another 2-3 minutes.

Air Fryer

  1. Spray the basket liberally with oil. Cook at 375F. for 7 minutes on each side, flip once.

Oven

  1. Great a sheet pan and bake the patties at 400F for 15 minutes or until cooked through.

Recipe Notes:

  • See post for ingredients links and substitutions
  • If you can only find 93% lean or leaner turkey, up the coconut oil to 2 tablespoons or add another egg.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 buger
  • Calories: 305.3
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.5g
  • Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 22.6g