3C Turkey Burger with Balsamic Onions and Gouda Cheese

Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calories:

210

Protein:

25 g

Fat:

11 g

Carbohydrates:

2 g

Credit
Copyright © 2012 Granny's Poultry Cooperative (Manitoba) Ltd.,All Rights Reserved / Recipe courtesy of Bev Braun - Manitoba's Best Turkey Burger Recipe Challenge 2011- 1st place winner.

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground turkey thigh
1 egg (or egg white if preferred)
2 tsp (10 mL) ground cumin
2 tsp (10 mL) curry powder
2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh chives, finely chopped (or onion greens)
1 clove of garlic, minced
Sea salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste

Toppings:

½ red onion, cut into rounds
2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) balsamic vinegar
Pinch brown sugar
1 brick Bothwell smoked Gouda cheese, thickly sliced
Kansas City Style smoky barbecue sauce

Directions

Preheat grill.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion in oil until soft (about 5 minutes).
Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and cook an additional minute. Set aside.
Combine all burger ingredients and form into 4-6 patties.
Grill patties 5-10 minutes per side on an oiled grill or until a digital thermometer inserted into the patty reads 170F (77C).
Top cooked burgers with onions and smoked Gouda cheese slices.
Close lid until cheese melts.
Spread a generous amount of barbecue sauce on toasted multi-grain buns. Top with burgers and enjoy!