This grilled pineapple turkey burger recipe is a great – and healthier- substitute for that juicy burger on the grill craving you might have!
And don’t let the word “healthier” fool you….this burger doesn’t lack ANY flavor. It hits all the spots- tangy, sweet and even a little spicy.
Typically prepared on the grill, this turkey burger (and pineapples) can also be pan or skillet cooked in the colder months too.
Lets get you started….
Grilled Pineapple Turkey Burgers
Ingredients:
- 8 Pre-made frozen turkey burgers- or 2 pounds fresh ground turkey made into patties!
- 1 fresh pineapple
- Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese
- Sweet Hawaiian Sandwich Buns
- Teriyaki sauce- I used Sweet Baby Ray’s – Sweet Teriyaki
Instructions:
- Start by cutting and preparing your pineapple.
- Slice off the top and bottom
- Trim off the skin by cutting straight down all the way around the pineapple
- Remove all the dark eyes or spots left to the edges of your cuts.
- Remove the core. You can do this with just a spoon! Just cut around the core of each slice and pop it out gently to leave the slice intake.
- Preheat your grill to a medium heat or get your skillet warming with olive oil.
- Grill pineapple slices with a drizzle of teriyaki on each slice for 1-2 minutes or until slightly grilled.
- Cook the burgers for 4-7 minutes on the first side, flip and add a coating of teriyaki over the top and cook additional 4 minutes on the second side.
- Place pepper jack cheese over the top and let the cheese melt down.
- Construct your burger and you are ready to enjoy a burst of flavors!
Fun and flavorful add-ons:
Grilled red onion
Fresh sliced avocado
Sriracha garlic sauce
Grilled Pineapple Turkey Burgers
A sweet and spicy turkey burger packed with all the tang your taste buds can handle!
Ingredients
- 8 Pre-made frozen turkey burgers- or 2 pounds fresh ground turkey made into patties!
- 1 fresh pineapple
- Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese
- Sweet Hawaiian Sandwich Buns
- Teriyaki sauce- I used Sweet Baby Ray's - Sweet Teriyaki
Instructions
- Start by cutting and preparing your pineapple. *
- Preheat your grill to a medium heat or get your skillet warming with olive oil.
- Grill pineapple slices with a drizzle of teriyaki on each slice for 1-2 minutes or until slightly grilled.
- Cook the burgers for 4-7 minutes on the first side, flip and add a coating of teriyaki over the top and cook additional 4 minutes on the second side.
- Place pepper jack cheese over the top and let the cheese melt down.
- Construct your burger and you are ready to enjoy a burst of flavors!
Notes
* Cutting pineapple slices for the grill!
These grilled pineapple turkey burgers are light and fresh! They won’t leave you feeling bloated and ready for a nap but instead will wake up your taste buds and take your senses on an adventure!
Enjoy!
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Love, light and a little grace…
-Olivia
Olivia Whalen is mama to three young girls who is devoted to creative learning, exploration and free range imagination. Olivia enjoys thinking outside of the box when it comes to preparing homemade baby food or meals for her family. She most enjoys allowing the little minds in her life to flourish and with that you will see her write about creative kid crafts, recipes that fit a family budget and keep everyone asking for more, tips and tricks for a tiny babe, and beginner homesteader fun! Some of her hobbies include gardening, hiking, reading, cooking or just basking in motherhood.