Mango Turkey Sliders

turkeyThere's nothing tastier than the contrast of fruit and meat. If you can pair one with the other and find an likeliness, then you've struck gold. Turkey and mango are delicious separately, but when brought together on a bun, they create a larger force. It's healthy because it's turkey instead of beef and mango instead of potato. Not that you would have a potato on your burger, but we like to suggest new things. Instructions: Dice 1 mango. In a blender or food processor, puree it with olive oil until smooth. In a large bowl, combine pureed mango, ground turkey, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, thyme, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Clean and oil grill grates. Form turkey mix into 10 small patties. Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, about 15 minutes total, flipping halfway through cooking. Remove from grill and place on clean platter, tent with foil and set aside. Peel remaining mango with vegetable peeler. Cut a small section off the bottom of the remaining mango so it sits on cutting board. Slice mango from the cheek in, creating small disks. Place turkey burgers on whole-wheat buns and top with sliced mango, red onion and butter lettuce. [Photo courtesy The National Mango Board]
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