Hawaiian BBQ Turkey Burgers
These turkey burgers are juicy, delicious, and packed with hidden veggies. They're served on a whole wheat bun, topped with grilled pineapple, sugar-free BBQ sauce, and more.
Equipment
- Grill Pan or Skillet Pan
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 fresh zucchini shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
Toppings:
- 4 100% whole wheat buns or buns of your choice
- 4 tbsp sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 4 rings pineapple fresh or canned
- pickles "Grillos" brand are my favorite
- butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, shredded zucchini, and seasonings using your hands or a spoon. Note: You have the option to squeeze excess water from zucchini, but I chose to leave it in for extra moisture.
- Portion your burgers into 4-6 patties. Cook in a grill pan (or skillet pan) with some olive oil on medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side. The patties should look golden brown and caramelized on each side.
- While or after your patties are cooking, grill your pineapple. You have the option to grill on a patio grill, a grill pan for the stove, or even just a skillet pan to brown your pineapple. The goal is to warm it slightly and caramelize the outside. Cook for about 2 minutes per side on high heat with some olive oil if necessary.
- Assemble your burgers: start with the buns, then BBQ, lettuce, burger, pickles, and pineapple. Enjoy :)
Notes
See above ingredient list for modifications for gluten-free, low-carb, or grain-free!
Nutrition
Serving: 1burgerCalories: 380kcalFat: 8gProtein: 30.5gCarbohydrates: 46.5g
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