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 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Medium sized Turnip peeled and finely grated; 1 cup Bread crumbs to bind the patties; 2 Eggs whisked for patty base; 1 teaspoon Smoke Paprika for that BBQ smokiness; 4 slices Slices of Provolone cheese; 4 Burger buns; 1 cup Turnip, 1 cup Apple, 1/2 cup Mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Vinegar, to taste Salt and Pepper Grated Turnip, Grated Green Apple, Mayonnaise, Cider Vinegar, Salt, Pepper grated; 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce store bought; handful Handful of Fresh Cilantro roughly chopped

Smoky, flavorful turnip burgers with refreshing slaw.

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · March 03, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.