Thai Turkey Burgers with Almond Carrot Slaw

Ingredients

1 lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey

2 stalks Green Onion (sliced)

1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)

1/4 cup Basil Leaves (chopped)

1 Garlic (clove, minced)

1 tbsp Ginger (peeled and grated)

Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)

2 Carrot (medium, grated)

1 Lime (juiced)

2 tbsps Almond Butter

2 tbsps Tamari (or Coconut Aminos)

1 head Boston Lettuce (peeled apart into leaves)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, green onion, cilantro, basil, garlic, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined. Form the meat mixture into equal-sized patties and set aside.

2. Heat a grill or pan to medium heat and cook the patties for 10-15 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

3. While the burgers are cooking, make the almond carrot slaw by combining the grated carrots, lime juice, almond butter, and tamari. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste, and stir in some extra chopped cilantro (optional).

4. To serve, wrap patties in lettuce leaves and top with the almond carrot slaw. Enjoy!

NOtes

• More Carbs. Serve on burger buns or sweet potato toast.

• Make Ahead. Prepare patties in advance and store in the fridge overnight, or freeze up to 3 months.

• No Boston Lettuce? Use cabbages leaves instead.

• Oven Version. Bake the patties in the oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until cooked through, flipping halfway.