TERIYAKI TURKEY BURGERS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE AND ONIONS

Fire up the grill this weekend and make these Teriyaki Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Onions. The grilled toppings on these burgers put them over the top!

I can’t believe the last weekend in May is nearly here! The schools had their last day yesterday which has significantly cut down on the traffic on my 5 minute drive to the gym in the morning…I know, it’s a rough life I lead. Whenever school get’s out it really makes it feel like summer has started even though it doesn’t officially start for almost another month. What better way to kick off summer vacation than with a Memorial Day barbecue and grilling up these Teriyaki Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Onions!

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We’ve been grilling pretty much everything for the past week and a half. Ever since it’s warmed up we can’t get enough grilled meats and vegetables. Grilled chicken and fish are on the menu at least 2-3 nights a week with grilled vegetables right along side them. I like to surprise my husband every now and then and grill up some burgers. He of course would prefer beef, but I’m more of a turkey burger kind of girl and if I’m doing the grilling I’m choosing what we’re eating.

INGREDIENTS
TERIYAKI SAUCE

1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce, tamari for gluten-free
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.

TERIYAKI TURKEY BURGER

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, gluten-free if needed
4 fresh pineapple rings
1 red onion cut into 1/2 inch thick slices

AVOCADO SPREAD

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

INSTRUCTIONS
TERIYAKI SAUCE

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.

TERIYAKI TURKEY BURGERS

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.

AVOCADO SPREAD