Teriyaki Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Onions
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 clove of garlic, grated
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon sriracha
2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water, whisked together to make a slurry.
Teriyaki Turkey Burger
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup grated onion
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
4 buns
4 fresh pineapple rings
1 red onion cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
Avocado Spread
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
Juice of a lime
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Teriyaki Sauce
- In a small saucepan whisk together all of the ingredients except the cornstarch water slurry.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and boil for another minute or until it has thickened.
- Remove from the heat and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
Teriyaki Turkey Burgers
- In a large bowl mix together the ground turkey, onion, teriyaki sauce, ginger, salt and pepper with your hands being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Form into 4 patties and set aside.
- Heat the grill to medium high heat and oil the grates.
- Brush the pineapple rings and red onion slices with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place them on the prepared grill and grill the pineapple for approximately 3 minutes per side and the onions for 4-6 minutes per side.
- While the pineapple and onions are grilling add the turkey burgers to the grill and grill for approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Toast the buns on the grill for about 1 minute if desired.
Avocado Spread
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Assembling
- Place the burgers on the toasted buns and spread a little more teriyaki sauce over the top.
- Add a pineapple ring and grilled onions to the top.
- Spread some of the avocado spread on the other half of the bun and serve.