Terrific Teriyaki Burgers

Name: Terrific Teriyaki Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Grill: 15 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Golden flecks of pineapple give these burgers a touch of sweetness, while the ginger root adds some spice. Ground chicken works well in this recipe, too. —Margaret Wilson, Hemet, California

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

1. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple, ginger, garlic and sesame oil; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the egg white, bread crumbs, onions, crushed pineapple and 3 tablespoons ketchup mixture. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six burgers.
3. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, brushing occasionally with remaining ketchup mixture.
4. Grill or broil pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through. Serve burgers and pineapple on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 386 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 677mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.