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Teriyaki turkey burgers

3
Points® value
Total Time
28 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
16 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
These sesame-teriyaki burgers are super flavourful; even more so when topped with grilled scallions. They'll make a super addition to your July 1st celebration.

Ingredients

Uncooked 99% fat-free ground turkey breast

1¼ pound(s)

Ginger root

1 tbsp(s), fresh, finely chopped

Minced garlic

1 tbsp(s)

Sesame oil

1 tsp(s)

Teriyaki sauce

¼ cup(s)

Uncooked scallions

¼ cup(s), chopped

Cilantro

2 tbsp(s), fresh, finely chopped

Egg whites

1 serving(s), large

Uncooked scallions

8 medium, root ends trimmed

Reduced calorie hamburger buns

4 bun(s), 133331

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill (or grill pan) to medium-high; cover to maintain heat
  2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce, chopped scallions, cilantro and egg white; mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon.
  3. Make 4 burgers, about 3 1/2-inches across and 3/4-inches wide.
  4. Place burgers on a nonstick baking tray; coat with cooking spray. Flip burgers and coat other side with cooking spray.
  5. Place burgers on heated grill (or grill pan) and cook, flipping once, until fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. A few minutes before burgers are done, place whole scallions on center of grill and cook, turning once, until bright green and charred, about 2 minutes.
  6. Remove burgers and scallions to a plate; lightly toast rolls on grill. Serve each burger on a roll topped with 2 scallions.

Notes

Serve with mustard or extra teriyaki sauce (may affect Points values).