{"id":3990,"date":"2020-09-01T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/recipe\/asian-sliders-recipe\/"},"modified":"2022-02-25T14:25:10","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T21:25:10","slug":"hoisin-turkey-sliders-recipe","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/recipes\/hoisin-turkey-sliders-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoisin Turkey Sliders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back in the 1960s when I was an aspiring jazz musician, sliders were one of my favorite foods. Only they weren\u2019t called \u201csliders\u201d back then\u2014they were called \u201cWhite Castle.\u201d These scrumptious little mystery meat burgers with the grease-soaked buns and the little pickle in the middle were the most delicious things ever, and I always looked forward to picking up a box on the way home from a gig at 3 a.m.<\/p>\n

That was then, but his now. These modern-day hoisin turkey sliders, for instance, are an upgrade from your typical \u201clabor day burgers\u201d in several ways. For one thing, they\u2019re made from turkey, not beef. For another, they\u2019re not greasy at all. They\u2019re also not grilled at high temperatures, which is definitely a good thing because high-temperature grilling and charring can produce carcinogenic compounds. Finally, they\u2019re seasoned with incredibly healthy spices such as ginger and sesame seeds\u2014and to top it off, they\u2019re baked!<\/p>\n

As great as protein and healthy fat are, there\u2019s one dietary ingredient they\u2019re lacking: fiber. But not this burger. The imaginative addition of \u00bd cup of rolled oats adds 4 grams of fiber. Not exactly the equivalent of a cup of black beans, but still more fiber than the average burger. And for even more fiber (and flavor!), I highly recommend the avocado option.<\/p>\n

Notes from the Clean Food Coach:<\/h3>\n

These sliders are great with lettuce and avocado on whole wheat slider buns, or sliced and rolled into whole-grain wraps. They\u2019re also tasty chopped into a fresh green salad if you want to avoid the carb hit from bread.<\/p>\n

Featured Ingredient:\u00a0Black Sesame Seeds<\/h2>\n
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The sesame seed has been around a long time, at least since the days of The Thousand and One Arabian Nights. In fact, sesame is the oldest known plant grown for its seeds and oil, and is especially valued in Eastern, Mediterranean, and African cultures. Sesame seeds are about 50\u201360 percent oil, and much of that oil contains sesamin and sesamolin, two important members of the lignan family of polyphenols (plant chemicals that are really good for you). When the seeds are refined (as in the making of sesame oil), two other phenolic antioxidants\u2014sesamol and sesaminol\u2014are formed.<\/p>\n

But you don\u2019t need to know all the technical names of the lignan family to understand that these plant chemicals have major health benefits. Sesame seed lignans\u2014including the aforementioned sesamin and sesaminol\u2014enhance vitamin E\u2019s absorption and availability, improve lipid profiles, and help normalize blood pressure. Animal studies show that sesame lignans enhance fat burning by increasing the activity of several liver enzymes that break down fatty acids.<\/p>\n

Cholesterol and sesame seeds<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re familiar with my book The Great Cholesterol Myth, you know that I\u2019m not a fan of using cholesterol as the ultimate marker for heart disease risk. So I\u2019m loath to tout the \u201ccholesterol-lowering\u201d properties of any food or supplement because I\u2019m not at all sure that lowering cholesterol is the same as lowering the risk for heart disease. That aside, it\u2019s worth noting that sesame lignans do help reduce cholesterol. In a study published in the Journal of Lipid Research, sesamin lowered both serum (blood) and liver cholesterol levels. The researchers suggested that sesamin deserves further study as a \u201cpossible hypocholesterolemic agent of natural origin.\u201d And in a study in the Journal of Nutrition<\/em>, 50 grams of sesame seed powder taken daily for five weeks improved total cholesterol, LDL (\u201cbad\u201d) cholesterol, cholesterol ratio, and antioxidant status in postmenopausal women. The researchers noted some improvements in sex hormone status as well, and suggested a benefit of sesame for postmenopausal women.<\/p>\n

Nutrient profile<\/h3>\n

Sesame seeds are very high in calcium, but much of it is bound to oxalic acid, making it less bioavailable than other forms of calcium. In parts of Japan, whole sesame seeds are prepared as a condiment known as gomasio, made by toasting whole sesame seeds with unrefined sea salt at high temperatures. This process may improve the assimilation of calcium by getting rid of the oxalates.<\/p>\n

Calcium aside, sesame seeds are a rich source of minerals, fiber, and protein. Two tablespoons of seeds contain 35 percent of the Daily Value for copper, 2 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of protein\u2014more protein than any other nut or seed\u2014plus other nutrients including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and manganese.<\/p>\n

You can really enhance the nutty flavor of sesame seeds by toasting them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they\u2019re golden brown. They come in shades of black, brown, and yellow as well as the more common beige variety. The black seeds have the strongest flavor.<\/p>\n

Tahini is made from hulled sesame seeds and is, therefore, a more refined product, though still delicious. Other traditional sesame-based dishes include hummus, a Middle Eastern appetizer made of ground chickpeas, garlic, and tahini; and baba ghanoush, which has a base of roasted eggplant seasoned with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Step up your burger game with super-tasty turkey siders\u2014they are big on flavor, seasoned with incredibly healthy spices, and baked instead of grilled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":26093,"template":"","categories":[177],"tags":[839,1386,1678,2274],"byline":[114,632],"cuisine":[],"cooking-method":[1239],"dietary-restriction":[],"dish-type":[],"legacy-category":[7],"acf":{"reference_id":"ci026d952730002766","saturated_fat_content_in_grams":"2","sugar_content_in_grams":"1","carbohydrate_content_in_grams":"7","ingredient_section":[{"ingredient_section_header":"","ingredients_list":[{"ingredient":"1 egg"},{"ingredient":"2 Tbs. hoisin sauce"},{"ingredient":"1 Tbs. Dijon mustard"},{"ingredient":"1 Tbs. minced ginger"},{"ingredient":"1 clove garlic, minced"},{"ingredient":"1 tsp. salt"},{"ingredient":"1 lb. lean ground turkey"},{"ingredient":"\u00bd cup whole rolled oats"},{"ingredient":"\u00bc cup thinly sliced scallions"},{"ingredient":"\u00bc cup black sesame seeds (or white)"},{"ingredient":""}]}],"fat_content_in_grams":"8","sodium_content_in_milligrams":"450","disqus_id":"1b4c149e-e7be-11ea-bb2e-02664fe0d737","cholesterol_content_in_milligrams":"65","servings":"Makes 8 Sliders","primary_image_src":"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/asian-sliders-burgers.jpg","primary_image_attribution":"Adobe Stock","serving_size":"1 slider","instructions":"

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  1. Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F. Spray large cookie sheet lightly with olive oil, and set aside.<\/li>\n
  2. Place egg, hoisin sauce, Dijon, ginger, garlic, and salt in large bowl, and whisk to combine. Gently fold in turkey, oats, scallions, and sesame seeds, and mix well with clean hands, being careful not to overwork meat.<\/li>\n
  3. Use ice cream scoop to form 8 small, even patties. 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