Teriyaki Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Wasabi Avocado Spread
Turkey burgers get a makeover with zesty Asian flare and feature a teriyaki glaze, grilled pineapple rings, and a spicy wasabi avocado spread. A Dietitian in the Kitchen client favorite!
1teaspoonSimply Asia Spicy Szechwan Five Spice Seasoningoptional
½teaspooncoarse Kosher salt
¼teaspoonfreshly cracked black pepper
4pineapple ringsI use Dole Canned Pineapple Rings in Juice
1ripe avocado
1teaspoonprepared wasabi paste
Green leaf lettuce
Whole grain hamburger buns
Instructions
For the burgers:
Preheat your grill, grill pan or skillet and grease with oil.
Add 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce, Asian seasoning, salt and pepper to ground turkey. With a light hand, mix until just combined. Be careful not to over-handle the meat. Form into 4 patties that are about ½'' thick.
Cook the burgers for 4 minutes on one side, flip, and cook additional 4 minutes or so until cooked through. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the top sides of the patties with the additional teriyaki sauce.
Remove the patties to a plate, cover with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. In the meantime, grill the pineapple rings for about 90 seconds on each side.
Place the turkey patties on toasted buns, top with pineapple rings, lettuce, and 2 tablespoons wasabi avocado spread. Serve with sweet potato fries.
For the wasabi avocado spread:
Mash the ripe avocado with the wasabi paste using a fork until combined and creamy. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and a bit of lime juice if you have it until ready to serve.