Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

Name: Hawaiian Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce; 4 sesame hamburger buns

My Husband and I love to grill, so hamburgers are often on the menu. This recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef. Topped with pineapple slices, the burgers are moist and juicy. —Babette Watterson of Atglen, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
4 sesame hamburger buns

Directions

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use); set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onions, red pepper, soy sauce, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with teriyaki sauce. Grill 4-6 minutes longer on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
Grill pineapple slices for 2 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with teriyaki sauce. Warm buns on grill; top each with a burger and pineapple slice.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 391 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1041mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Hawaiian Turkey Burgers in Light & Tasty June/July 2002

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Wendy

Jan 26, 2019

I used a fresh pineapple and sliced, cored and grilled it. I cooked all of it on my grill pan. We all thought it was delicious and nutritious.
chaosmommy

Feb 16, 2017

We were without a grill for quite a long time, so when we finally got a grill this was the first meal we made! It didn't disappoint. I added a little mayonnaise to the burger mix for moistness. The family loved these!
UmaGoraya

Mar 10, 2015

really yummy. my son, 2 daughters, and my husband all loved it. I made it without the pineapple but it still tasted good.
Sarah.87

Jun 25, 2013

These burgers were great! They were moist and had great flavor!
mjlouk

Jan 18, 2013

Really yummy! Made them inside because it was winter time - still good!
doyouhear

Jul 22, 2011

This was a wonderful and easy recipe! We plan on making it again soon!!
marciaoakley

Jan 17, 2011

These are really good, especially with the grilled pineapple and a little mayonnaise.
Rebson

May 23, 2010

I'm always looking for new turkey burger recipes and I'll be making this one again. Loved the grilled pineapple, but since I didn't have teriyaki sauce I didn't put that on the burgers and used soy sauce on the pineapple instead.
Poeschl

Apr 25, 2010

whole family loved this burger, a great way to go for a burger without the same old beef burger. love love loved it.