Maureen: Week 3

There are tons of resources for Paleo recipes, but I happened along this amazing recipe for Potsticker Burgers and decided I must eat it that very night.  So, after making some VERY minor adjustments, I converted my very first recipe, and it was a resounding success. So much so that we've decided it will be a weekly staple in our house. 

Now that's big time. 

Photo Source: Iowa Girl Eats

Pot Sticker Burgers

1 package 99% fat-free ground turkey breast (about 1.2lbs)

1 egg

3-4 Tablespoons Coconut Aminos** (I used Coconut Secret brand from Whole Foods)

2 green onions, sliced

1 clove garlic, microplaned or finely minced

2 Tablespoons, microplaned or finely minced ginger (I recommend microplaned, but work with what you've got!)

1 1/2 cups coleslaw mix, roughly chopped 

Non-stick olive oil spray

Spicy Asian Slaw

4 Tablespoons Coconut Aminos

3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 Tablespoon water

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (DO NOT omit - adds amazing flavor)

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more)

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon ginger powder

1 green onion, sliced

Remainder of coleslaw mix from 14 oz bag. (about 4-5 cups) 

**In case you are wondering about this "Coconut Aminos" business, it is a soy-free soy sauce substitution that is approved for the paleo lifestyle.  Although I was a bit dubious at first, one taste changed my mind.  Justin just couldn't believe there was no soy sauce in this recipe. If you use regular soy sauce, cut back by about 1 TBS.

Directions For the Slaw: (I started this first so it could marinate while I prepped the burgers)

1.) Mix first 8 ingredients in box then add coleslaw mix. 

2.) Toss until throughly coated. 

3.) Place bowl in fridge to marinate while you cook burgers.

Directions For the Burgers:

1.) Preheat skillet to medium on your stove top, and spray with your non-stick spray. 

2.) Add turkey burgers and cook on medium for about 5-6 minutes.  

3.) As turkey has very little fat, I found it helpful to spray the pan again when you flip the burgers, cooking again for 5-6 minutes. 

4.) At this point, my burgers were still a bit pink in the center, so I covered the skillet and cooked for another 4 minutes.  

5.) Take off skillet, put on plate, and top with the slaw. 

6.) Devour. 

And there you have it! A quick, easy, and DELICIOUS turkey burger that seriously does taste just like the filling of the best pot-sticker you've every had. I inhaled this so fast, I couldn't even get a picture of the final product. It's that good. 

Nutritional Information (Per Serving; Serves 4):

Total Calories: 253

Total Fat:  11.8 g

Saturated Fat: 2.5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8 g

Monounsaturated: 1.3 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 105 mg

Sodium: 352.8 mg

Potassium: 124.4 mg

Protein: 26.2 g

Have a great weekend!

PS - I wasn't sure what to do with the leftover ginger and green onions, so the next night I made this Paleo Orange Chicken, which was really tasty as well.  I just used sesame oil instead of coconut oil, red pepper flakes instead of siracha, and made up some extra sauce to cook green beans in.