Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers with Roasted Tomato Tahini Sauce

Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers with Roasted Tomato Tahini Sauce

Adapted from Whole Foods Market

Ingredients

Serves 4

Apple cheddar turkey burgers

¾ lbs / 340 gr organic ground turkey

1 small red onion, finely chopped

⅓ cup / 2 oz / 60 gr cubed sharp cheddar cheese (or Dubliner)

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

½ cup shredded and peeled Granny Smith apple (about ¾ of an apple)

½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Roasted Tomato Tahini Sauce

12 cherry tomatoes

5 tablespoons tahini (I used Kevala)

1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar

Pinch cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Directions

In large bowl combine ground turkey, onion, cheddar, Dijon mustard, shredded apple, salt and pepper. With dampened hands shape into 4 4-inch burgers (you can also make meatballs if you feel like.)

Grill over medium heat, flipping once until cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Alternatively, heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook burgers until golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes per side.

To make the roasted tomato tahini sauce; thread cherry tomatoes onto metal skewers (or wooden ones soaked in water) and grill, turning frequently, until the skins begin to char and tomatoes are tender but not bursting, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Place in a blender with tahini, vinegar, cayenne pepper and salt and blend until smooth. Add a couple of tablespoons of water if too thick.