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Terrific Teriyaki Burgers

 Terrific Teriyaki Burgers
“Golden flecks of pineapple give these burgers a touch of sweetness, while the gingerroot adds some spice. Ground chicken works well in this recipe, too.” —Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California
6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Grill: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened crushed pineapple
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • BURGERS:
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened crushed pineapple
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 pound lean ground turkey
  • 6 slices unsweetened pineapple
  • 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • 6 lettuce leaves
  • 6 slices tomato

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar,
  • pineapple, ginger, garlic and sesame oil; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg white, bread crumbs, onions, crushed
  • pineapple and 3 tablespoons reserved ketchup mixture. Crumble beef
  • and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six burgers.

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Terrific Teriyaki Burgers (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill
  • burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or
  • until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear,
  • brushing occasionally with remaining ketchup mixture.
  • Grill pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated
  • through. Serve burgers and pineapple on buns with lettuce and
  • tomato. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 burger equals 386 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 677 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fruit.