Asian Turkey Sliders

[thelufias]

Total Time~Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

1 pound lean ground turkey

8 Hawaiian sweet rolls, split and warmed

Optional toppings: sliced cucumber, shredded carrot and fresh cilantro leaves

Directions:

Combine first eight ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly.

Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties.

Place sliders on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve in rolls with toppings as desired.

Freeze option: Cover and freeze patties on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; return to freezer. To use, grill frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts
2 sliders: 433 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 155mg cholesterol, 868mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.