Radiating an inviting golden-brown hue, our BBQ Turnip burgers sit impressively upon crusty buns. A heap of crunchy apple-turnip slaw dressed in creamy sauce nests on the side. A generous drizzled BBQ sauce over the burger shines in the ambient light. Green herbs scattered on top bring a pop of color.

Smokey BBQ Turnip Burgers with Apple-Turnip Slaw

Name: Smokey BBQ Turnip Burgers with Apple-Turnip Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Medium sized Turnip, 4 peeled and finely grated; Bread crumbs, 1 cup to bind the patties; Eggs, 2 whisked for patty base; Smoke Paprika, 1 teaspoon for that BBQ smokiness; Slices of Provolone cheese, 4 slices; Burger buns, 4; Grated Turnip, Grated Green Apple, Mayonnaise, Cider Vinegar, Salt, Pepper, 1 cup Turnip, 1 cup Apple, 1/2 cup Mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Vinegar, to taste Salt and Pepper grated; BBQ Sauce, 1/2 cup store bought; Handful of Fresh Cilantro, handful roughly chopped

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: March 03, 2024

Welcome to the interesting fusion of BBQ and seasonal shine - our comforting yet unique dish! The star of this recipe is the humble Turnip, whose mildly sweet and earthy taste earns a flavor makeover with a hint of BBQ smokiness. The complexity of flavors is balanced with refreshing coleslaw and fresh herbs.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium sized turnip - 4 - peeled and finely grated
Bread crumbs - 1 cup - to bind the patties
Eggs - 2 - whisked for patty base
Smoke paprika - 1 teaspoon - for that BBQ smokiness
Slices of provolone cheese - 4 slices
Burger buns - 4
Grated turnip, grated green apple, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, salt, pepper - 1 cup Turnip, 1 cup Apple, 1/2 cup Mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Vinegar, to taste Salt and Pepper - grated
Bbq sauce - 1/2 cup - store bought
Handful of fresh cilantro - handful - roughly chopped

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣🥕🍞

In a bowl, mix together grated turnip, breadcrumbs, eggs, and smoke paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
Step 2 - 🍳🔥🍔

Heat grill or stovetop grill pan. Cook the turnip patties for about 5 minutes on each side or until they develop a lovely charred appearance.
Step 3 - 🧀🍔🔥

Place a slice of provolone cheese on each patty and let it lightly melt.
Step 4 - 🍏🥣🥗

In a separate bowl, prepare the slaw by mixing together the grated turnip, green apple, mayo, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Step 5 - 🍔🌿🌶

Place each cooked patty on a bun, top with a generous drizzle of BBQ sauce, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Step 6 - 🍽️🍔🥗

Serve each burger with a side of apple-turnip slaw.

Additional

This recipe is highly adaptable, allowing you to swap in any seasonal veggies you have on hand, or add your favorite cheeses or sauces. It's a fun way for children to intake root vegetables. The smoky flavor is achieved without the need of a smoker, thanks to the smoked paprika.