Hawaiian Turkey Burger

PREP TIME:

15 mins

COOK TIME:

10 mins

DIFFICULTY:

Easy

SERVES:

Ingredients

150g turkey mince (extra lean) (for vegetarian option use½candrained mixed beans instead of turkey)
1 smallegg (beaten)
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (contains fish) (optional)
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried sage
½ tsp salt
Pepper to taste
1 tsp oil (olive, rapeseed, hemp seed or spray oil)
2 burger baps (wholemeal is best)
Lettuce
2 slices of tomato
2 tbsp lighter than light mayonnaise
½ red onion
½ tsp English mustard
20g breadcrumbs or rolled oats
¼ tsp paprika
2 slices pineapple rings
¼ large red bell pepper, diced

Nutritional Information

Typical values

Nutritional information per portion

Approx calories

524kcal

Fat

10g

Carbohydrates

73g

Fibre

Protein

35g

Sodium

1268mg

Recipe information

Looking for a high-protein dinner that’s both satisfying and packed with flavour? This Hawaiian Turkey Burger by Maxinne Palmer brings the perfect balance of lean protein, fibre-rich ingredients, and a sweet tropical twist, thanks to grilled pineapple. It’s quick to prepare, full of colour, and ideal for anyone who wants to eat clean without giving up on taste. Plus, we’ve included a veggie-friendly option using mixed beans, so it works for everyone at the table. Serve it with a crisp salad or sweet potato wedges for a feel-good evening meal that doesn’t feel like a compromise.

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Method

In a large bowl combine the breadcrumbs or oats, onions, garlic, red pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, egg, turkey mince or mixed beans, chopped basil or sage & mustard and mix well 2. Shape the mixture into 2 burgers about 2cm thick
Lightly oil your grill rack, and grill the burgers covered with foil, on a medium heat for 3 minutes on each side
Remove the foil & grill for another 4-5 minutes on each side (Ensure they are cooked though) 5. Remove the burgers from the grill
Place the pineapple rings in the grill and grill on one side for 2 minutes
Place the grill side of the pineapples onto the burger, then place the burger back into the grill, pineapple side up, for another 2 minutes
Assemble your baps, spread with mayonnaise, and layered with lettuce, tomato & the burgers with pineapple.