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1 tbsp unsalted butter
1-1/2 Medium shallots, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp dry white wine
2 oz apple juice
3 Medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and small dice
2 Medium star anise
1/2 Medium lemon, juiced
3/4 Bunch scallions, thinly sliced
2-3/4 lbs LEAN GROUND TURKEY
1-1/2 Large Spanish onions, chopped
3 tbsp chopped garlic
1/2 Bunch Italian parsley, chopped
1 c + 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3 tbsp olive oil
3/4 c Apple Chutney
Salt and freshly ground black pepper To Taste
8 brioche buns
16 Leaves green leaf lettuce, washed and chilled
1. APPLE CHUTNEY
In a non-reactive saucepan, sauté shallots and ginger in butter on medium-high heat until translucent. Add sugar and stir until completely dissolved and begins to caramelize.
Deglaze pan with wine, apple juice and reduce by one-third.
Add diced apple.
Wrap star anise in cheesecloth and add to pan. Simmer on low heat for about 20-30 minutes.
Add lemon juice, stir and remove from heat to cool. Remove cheesecloth with star anise. Fold in scallions.
2. TURKEY BURGERS
Combine ground turkey with onions, garlic and parsley. Mix in Parmesan, olive oil and 3/4 cup Apple Chutney. Season with salt and pepper.
Gently mix well and form into 8-ounce patties
3. SERVICE and PLATING
Grill turkey burger until golden brown. Finish in hot oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Toast buns.
Place lettuce leaves atop brioche bottoms and top with turkey burgers. Place 2-ounces Apple Chutney atop each burger.
Lean top of bun against turkey burger. Serve with chips or fries.
560 Total Calories
140 Calories from Fat
16 g Total Fat
25 % Daily Total Fat
4 g Saturated Fat
23 % Daily Saturated Fat
75 g Cholesterol
25 % Daily Cholesterol
760 mg Sodium
32 % Daily Sodium
54 g Total Carbohydrates
18 % Daily Total Carbohydrates
4 g Dietary Fiber
16 % Daily Dietary Fiber
17 g Sugars
51 g Protein
40 % Daily Protein
30 % Daily Vitamin C
25 % Daily Calcium
30 % Daily Iron