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Lettuce-Wrapped Banh Mi Turkey Burgers

This lettuce wrapped hamburger is a lower-carb version of a classic.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Keyword banh mi turkey burger
Servings 4 servings, 1 burger each
Calories 228 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-inch) piece daikon radish peeled, grated
  • 1 medium carrot peeled, grated
  • 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. palm sugar
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat (2%) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (like Sriracha), divided use
  • 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1½ tsp. cornstarch preferably GMO-free
  • 2 tsp. fish sauce like Nuroc Mam
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper to taste; optional
  • 4 large Bibb lettuce leaves or butter lettuce leaves
  • 1 jalapeño seeds and veins removed, sliced thin (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Combine radish, carrot, vinegar, and sugar in a medium bowl; mix well. Marinate at room temperature, covered, for 15 minutes. Drain well before using.
  2. Combine yogurt and 1 Tbsp. pepper sauce in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
  3. Preheat grill or broiler to high.
  4. Combine turkey, remaining 2 tsp. pepper sauce, cornstarch, fish sauce, garlic, basil, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper if desired; mix well with clean hands. Form turkey mixture evenly into four patties.
  5. Grill or broil patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the middle.
  6. Place each patty on a lettuce leaf. Top evenly with yogurt sauce, radish mixture, jalapeno (if desired), and cilantro.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.