Caribbean Turkey Burgers with Honey Pineapple Chutney

Servings
4

Ingredients

1 Ripe fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 Large sweet onion, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick

1-1/2 tbsp vegetable oil

1/3 c honey

1/4 c red wine vinegar

1 tbsp grated orange peel

1 tbsp peeled and grated fresh ginger root

1/4 tsp ground allspice

1/4 c red bell pepper, seeded and minced

1-1/4 lbs GROUND TURKEY, extra lean

1/2 c Honey Pineapple Chutney

1-1/2 tsp Jamaican jerk seasoning

2 tsp vegetable oil

4 Hawaiian sweet sandwich rolls or potato burger buns, split and toasted

As needed butter lettuce leaves, washed, drained and chilled

Directions


 



HONEY PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY



1. Brush pineapple and onion slices with 1-1/2 tablespoons oil.


2. Using the direct grill method, grill for about 5 minutes per side over medium-high heat or until lightly charred; remove and let cool slightly. Discard tough pineapple core.


3. Finely chop pineapple and onion and place in a medium saucepan with honey, vinegar, orange peel, ginger and allspice; stir well.


4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered for 45 minutes. Add minced bell pepper and cook for 10 minutes more; let cool.


TURKEY BURGERS




1. In a medium bowl, stir together the ground turkey, 1/2 cup honey pineapple chutney, jerk seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.


2. Shape into 4 large flat patties and brush each with 1/2 teaspoon oil.


3. Using the direct grill method, grill burgers over medium coals for 5 to 8 minutes per side or until cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.


4. Serve on toasted buns lined with lettuce leaves. Place a heaping spoonful of chutney on top of each burger.


 



 

Nutrition Facts

530 Total Calories

19 g Total Fat

3 g Saturated Fat

85 g Cholesterol

400 mg Sodium

62 g Total Carbohydrates

4 g Dietary Fiber

39 g Sugars

33 g Protein

15 % Daily Protein

110 % Daily Vitamin C

8 % Daily Calcium

25 % Daily Iron