Cal Smart Sweet Soy Turkey Patties

Meanwhile, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half-moons.Core, then cut pepper into 1-inch pieces. Thinly slice green onions, keeping green and white parts separate. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Zest, then juice half the lime (whole lime for 4 ppl). Reserve 2 tsp soy sauce mirin blend (dbl for 4 ppl) in a medium bowl. Set aside.Stir together remaining soy sauce mirin blend, 1 tsp lime juice and 2 tbsp water (dbl both for 4 ppl) in a small bowl.

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 pl), then zucchini and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 4-5 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Add half the garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec.Remove the pan from heat, then stir in lime zest.Transfer veggies to a plate, then cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, add turkey, panko, remaining garlic and 1/4 tsp salt (dbl for 4 ppl) to the bowl with reserved soy sauce mirin blend. Season with pepper, then combine.Form mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties (8 patties for 4 ppl).When veggies are done, return the same pan over medium-high.Add 1/2 tsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl), then patties. Cook, flipping halfway, until cooked through, 3-4 min per side.**Transfer patties to the plate with veggies.

Reduce heat to medium, then add 1/2 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl) and green onion whites. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec.Add soy mirin mixture. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min. (TIP: Add 1 tbsp water to the pan if sauce thickens too quickly.)Remove the pan from heat. Return patties to the pan, then flip to coat.