Teriyaki Turkey Burgers

This recipe is intended for patients who have successfully completed the Pureed phase and are in the Soft Solid stage.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb lean ground turkey breast
• 1/4 cup scallions- chopped
• 1 clove of garlic- minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 packet of Stevia, Splenda, or Truvia
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

 

DIRECTIONS

• Combine turkey, scallions, garlic, ginger, and pepper in a bowl.
• Divide mixture into (4) 4-oz patties.
• Coat the bottom of a skillet or grill pan with cooking spray.
• Cook burgers 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through on medium high heat.
• Remove burgers from pan and keep warm in the oven.
• Pour soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sherry into the pan and stir, scrapping up any browned turkey bits.
• Add sweetener and onion and simmer 5-7 minutes or until onions are soft.
• Stir in sesame oil.
• To serve, ladle the sauce over each burger.

Makes 4 servings

 

Nutrition Facts

• Protein 13g
• Total Carbs 3g
• Sugar 0g
• Total Fat 9g