Teriyaki Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Onions
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4.5
Teriyaki Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Onions
Description
This recipe combines lean ground turkey with fresh grated onion and ginger, seasoned with teriyaki sauce, salt, and pepper to form flavorful patties. The burgers are grilled over medium-high heat, developing a slight char while remaining moist. Pineapple rings and sliced red onions are also grilled, bringing out their natural sugars and providing a contrasting sweetness and smoky flavor to the savory turkey.
The avocado spread, made from ripe avocado blended with Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, and seasoning, adds a cooling and creamy component that complements the grilled ingredients. The buns are toasted briefly on the grill for added texture and warmth.
Assembling the burger involves layering the turkey patty with grilled pineapple and onions, topped with the avocado spread, delivering a combination of juicy, sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors in every bite. These burgers work well for a flavorful summer meal or backyard cookout.
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki Turkey Burger
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1/4 cup onion grated
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- salt Kosher, to taste
- black pepper Kosher, to taste
- 4 Buns gluten-free if needed
- 4 pineapple fresh rings
- 1 red onion cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
Avocado Spread
- 1 avocado ripe
- 1/4 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt Kosher, to taste
- black pepper Kosher, to taste
Instructions
Teriyaki Sauce
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 636 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 636kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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