Turkey Burgers with Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Photo Courtesy of Brad Lovejoy

I needed a quick idea for dinner tonight and by sheer luck, I happened upon this recipe for Turkey Burgers with Brussels Sprouts Slaw. As I have mentioned in prior posts, we recently discovered the beauty of Brussels sprouts and are now open to experimenting with them in various applications. This is my third time preparing them and once again, Brussels sprouts did not disappoint.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed
1/4 cup minced onion
1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
4 Tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
4 hamburger buns, toasted

In small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, lemon juice and sugar; add oil and whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Using food processor fitted with 1/8" or 1/4" slicing disk, slice Brussels sprouts. Or, slice by hand. In medium bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with dressing. Let marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.

Preheat grill to medium-high. In medium bowl, combine onion and ground turkey. Divide and shape mixture into 4 patties. Season with salt and pepper. Cook burgers on one side for 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for about 4 minutes.

Spread bun bottoms with mayonnaise, if desired. Top with burgers and slaw.

In a nutshell, this recipe is quite tasty and I would absolutely prepare it again. The Dijon mustard and lemon juice are quite acidic so if you prefer mild flavors, I recommend reducing the Dijon to one tablespoon. I used all-natural ground turkey, organic Brussels sprouts, whole grain hamburger buns and Grapeseed Oil mayonnaise. My final contribution and only deviation from the recipe was a thick slice of Heirloom tomato from the West Seattle Farmer's Market. Enjoy!

Recipe Source:
"Mary Jane's Farm; The Everyday Organic Lifestlye Magazine"
Volume 11, #4, June-July 2012, Page 60