These easy turkey sliders are a healthy way to kick off the big game. The colorful red cabbage and cucumber slaw gives the sliders a punch of color and flavor without a lot of extra calories.
Ingredients
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1 small red cabbage, leaves diced
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1 large cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
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1 tsp sugar
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4 Tbsp white wine vinegar
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2 tsp olive oil
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Black pepper to taste
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4 carrots, peeled and grated
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2 lemongrass stalks, ends discarded, outer layer peeled and chopped
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4 scallions, thinly sliced
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1 large garlic clove, finely minced
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1 lb ground turkey breast
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3/4 tsp ground cumin
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1 Tbsp sriracha sauce
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1/8 tsp salt
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12 slider rolls, split
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, cucumber, 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar, 2 tablespoons of the vinegar and the oil. Season with black pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, for at least 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the carrots, remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 30 seconds, or until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool for at least 10 minutes. Drain before using.
- In a medium bowl, combine lemongrass, scallions, garlic, turkey, cumin and sriracha; season with the salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently to combine. Form turkey mixture into twelve 1/2-inch-thick patties.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat and grill sliders about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. (Alternately, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, cook patties until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.)
- Serve the burgers in the rolls, topped with the carrots and with the slaw on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 burger and 1/2 cup cabbage
Calories: 177; Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 224mg; Carbohydrates: 23g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 10g
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Date Last Reviewed: December 1, 2017
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