‘In Char’s Kitchen’ Season 2 ~ Episode #3: Sweet & Savoury Turkey Burgers and Jicama Slaw
I’ve mentioned countless times on ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ that my all time fave food/meal is a juicy burger paired with a crunchy slaw! Take your burger and slaw game to new heights with the below recipes – YUM!!
Char’s Sweet & Savoury Turkey Burger
I developed this recipe about 10 years ago (for a fitness publication I wrote recipes for) – readers loved it and I hope you will too! Swap out fresh blueberries for finely diced apples = so good!
2 lbs (900 g) lean ground turkey
1 cup (250 mL) fresh blueberries *or ½ cup (125 mL) dried blueberries
½ cup (125 mL) chopped green onions
2 tbsp (30 mL) prepared horseradish
1 tbsp (15 mL) dried tarragon leaves
2 tsp (10 mL) minced garlic *or to taste
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper
4 hamburger buns and garnishes of choice.
Pre-heat grill to medium-high. Using clean hands – combine all burger ingredients in a large bowl and form form into 4 jumbo (*or 6 smaller size) patties. Place burgers on clean, pre-heated grill. Turn heat down to medium and grill for about 5 minutes per side (or until internal temperature reads:165°F (75°C)). Remove from grill and let stand for about 5 minutes. Place burgers on bun and top with garnishes of choice. Makes 4 jumbo (*or 6 smaller) patties.
Jicama & Mango Slaw with Honey Lime Dressing
Simple, fresh and delicious. Jicama (in my opinion) is like a cross between an apple/pear and a potato – it can be consumed raw (I prefer it raw) added to any salad, slaw or add to a veggie tray.
Dressing
1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey
2 tsp (10 mL) cider vinegar
zest and juice of one lime
hefty pinch salt and pepper
Pinch chili flakes *optional*
Quality olive oil
Salad
1 small jicama (or half large), peeled and cut in thin strips
2 celery stalks, cut on bias
1 mango, peeled and cut in thin strips (*or diced)
½ cup (125 mL) chopped green onion
¼ cup (60 mL) torn mint leaves
Whisk together dressing ingredients and toss with salad ingredients. Makes about 6 cups (1.5).
Charmaine is the host of “In Char’s Kitchen” on YourTV Muskoka and regular guest on: Rogers IN Studio, Rogers Daytime Ottawa, CTV Morning Live Ottawa, CHCH Morning Live and Breakfast Television sharing her love and enthusiasm for all things food, cooking and fitness.
Most importantly; Charmaine is the mother of two active boys; Tyler & Colgan.
Charmaine understands the importance of preparing healthy, wholesome dishes all while keeping budget and time in mind.
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