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Curry Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple

Curry Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple are so juicy and deeply flavorful. The patties and dill yogurt sauce can be made up to 1 day before serving. The flavors complement each other perfectly.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
34 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 612 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American , Jamaican

Ingredients

For the Curry Turkey Burgers
  • 1½ lbs ground turkey 93% lean
  • ¼ cup scallions finely chopped, about 3 scallions
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder Or regular curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce optional
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce  optional
For the Dill Yogurt Sauce
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt plain, preferably whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dill fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 clove garlic pressed, or minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
For the Serving Burgers
  • 1 pineapple fresh - cut into slices, or canned - drained
  • 4 Brioche buns
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter optional
  • green leaf lettuce cut into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

Prep the Burgers
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  1. In a large glass bowl, mix together the turkey, scallions, ginger, honey, curry powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. Form into 4 patties. Cover and place in the fridge while you make the dill yogurt sauce, or, let them stay in the fridge for 2 to 12 hours.
  3. Before grilling, add the soy and Worcestershire sauces together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Put Together the Dill Yogurt Sauce
  1. Add all of the yogurt sauce ingredients into a small bowl and mix together with a whisk or fork. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve the burgers.
Grilling And Serving
  1. Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat.
  2. If desired, butter the buns, and bring them out to the grill.
  3. Spray the grate of the grill with cooking spray. Place the turkey patties on the grill over direct heat. Brush the soy/Worcestershire mixture over the tops of the patties. Cook for 7 minutes and then use a spatula to carefully flip them. Brush again with the soy/Worcestershire mixture.
  4. After flipping the burgers, place the pineapple slices on the grill over direct heat. Carefully flip the pineapple sliced after about 3½ minutes. After a total of 7 to 8 minutes, or until the burgers are cooked through (160 to 165°F), remove them from the grill along with the pineapple slices.
  5. Place the buns, cut-side down, on the grill. Keep an eye on them, brioche buns don't take long to get browned and toasty. Usually only a couple of minutes at the most.
  6. Build the burgers by smearing a tablespoon of the dill yogurt onto the toasted bottom bun. Add a piece of the green leaf lettuce, and then the burger, and then a grilled pineapple slice on top. Add the top bun and serve at once.

Notes

  • Ground chicken is an excellent substitute for ground turkey.
  • Both the patties and yogurt sauce are best when allow to sit covered in the fridge for several hours, or overnight. 
  • You can cook the patties in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 to 8 minutes per side.  Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160 to 165°F. 
  • Canned pineapple slices that have been drained can be used in place of fresh pineapple.  They will be much softer, so handle them with care, especially on the grill. 
  • Leftover grilled turkey burgers will keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.  The prepared turkey meat can be frozen for up to 2 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 612kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 90g (30%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 253mg (84%) Sodium 1798mg (75%) Potassium 920mg (26%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 1148IU (23%) Vitamin C 112mg (124%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 612

% Daily Value*

Calories 612kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 90g 30%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 253mg 84%
Sodium 1798mg 75%
Potassium 920mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 1148IU 23%
Vitamin C 112mg 124%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.