Asian-Style Turkey Burgers with Cucumber-Pineapple Relish
Asian-style turkey burgers with this tangy fruit relish are a refreshing twist to the usual burger fare.
Relish
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 English cucumber, chopped
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
Burgers
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame chile oil
4 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
Olive oil cooking spray
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
6 large lettuce leaves
To prepare the relish, toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Set aside.
For the burgers, mix together water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, oil, green onions, garlic, mustard and cilantro in a large bowl. Add turkey and mix together with a fork until just combined. Form turkey mixture into 6 patties.
Spray a large skillet or grill with cooking spray and heat on medium high heat. Cook burgers, flipping once, until cooked through and golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer burgers to toasted buns and top with lettuce and cucumber-pineapple relish.
Per serving (about 12oz/331g-wt.): 340 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 42g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 16g sugar), 26g protein