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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.