Teriyaki Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Onions

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground turkey, lean

• Produce

  • 1 Avocado, ripe
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ginger, fresh
  • 1 Juice of a lime
  • 1/4 cup Onion
  • 4 Pineapple rings, fresh
  • 1 Red onion cut into 1/2 inch thick slices

• Condiments

  • 3 1/3 tbsp Honey
  • 1/3 cup Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1/2 tsp Sriracha
  • 2 tbsp Teriyaki sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 Kosher salt and black pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 4 Buns

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain non fat

• Liquids

  • 3 tbsp Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 clove of garlic, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water, whisked together to make a slurry.
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1/4 cup grated onion
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 buns
• 4 fresh pineapple rings
• 1 red onion cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• Juice of a lime
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

• In a small saucepan whisk together all of the ingredients except the cornstarch water slurry.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
• Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and boil for another minute or until it has thickened.
• Remove from the heat and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
• 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.
• Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 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.