Thursday, June 10, 2010

Turkey burgers with goat cheese and curry

DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THE CURRY! I have heard a lot of people say how much they hate curry, but trust me on this one. When used properly, it is so amazing! These turkey burgers were to die for, I promise. 

One lb of ground turkey - preferably all white meat. I don't love the texture of the mixed.
5 oz of goat cheese - NOT FETA (there is a difference)
1/2 cup of Italian style bread crumbs
1 egg
1 1/2 tbs of mild yellow curry powder

Dump everything in a bowl large enough to get it all mixed well.  USE YOUR HANDS.  That is the only way you will get it all mixed well.  Once it is mixed, form medium sized patties. I think I got 5 out of this recipe, but you could make them a little bigger if you only need 4.

Heat enough olive oil in your pan to cover the bottom of the pan over medium high heat.  It will seem like too much, but this will help get a nice golden brown crust on the patties.  Wait until the oil is shimmery and then put the turkey patties in the oil.  LEAVE THEM ALONE for a full 5 minutes. Your patience will be rewarded :) If you feel like they are burning, adjust the heat.  Gently check the browning.  If they aren't brown enough, give them another minute or two.  Flip and LEAVE THEM ALONE again. 

I served this with roasted brussel sprouts and couscous( from a box) . 

Roasted Sprouts:
1 bag of fresh sprouts - you can find them in the produce section.  Do not use frozen(ick)
olive oil
salt
pepper

Cut the bottoms off the sprouts; then cut the sprouts in half.  Lay them out on a baking sheet and coat with olive oil.  Season and pop a 325 degree oven for 25 minutes. 

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