TERIYAKI TURKEY BURGERS
PG tested
Love burgers but not the idea of filling up on fatty meat? Swapping ground turkey for ground beef is an easy way to reduce saturated fat while still getting a serving of lean protein.
These Hawaiian-inspired teriyaki burgers are flavored with fresh ginger and salty-sweet teriyaki sauce and come topped with a slice of grilled pineapple. They’re meant to be served without a bun on an arugula salad, but of course you can add bread if you like.
Ground chicken would also work in this quick and easy recipe.
For burger
9 ounces ground turkey 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pineapple rings 2 slices cheddar cheese ¾ cup sliced cucumber 2 handfuls arugula 1 red bell pepper, finely sliced 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped into ¾-inch cubes
For dressing
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons rice or apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon pineapple juice (from can)
Preheat broiler to mediumhigh. Mix together turkey, ginger and teriyaki sauce and season well with salt and pepper. Shape into 2 burgers.
Broil burgers about 5 minutes per side, brushing with any remaining teriyaki sauce until done as desired. Broil pineapple slices at the same time and cook until lightly golden brown. Turn off broiler, place cheese slices on top of burgers and let melt in residual heat.
Mix dressing ingredients with cucumber, arugula, red pepper and avocado.
Serve burgers topped with the grilled pineapple rings and salad alongside.
Serves 2. — “The 2 Meal Day” by Max Lowery (Kyle Books, January 2018, $22.95)