Big Island Teriyaki Burger With Grilled Pineapple Recipe

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray

1/2 peeled and cored pineapple

4 scallions

2 c. baby spinach leaves

1/2 tsp. grated garlic

1/2 tsp. peeled and grated fresh ginger

1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar

2 tsp. honey

tsp. sesame oil

1 lb. 95 percent lean ground sirloin

1 link lean sweet Italian turkey sausage

1 tsp. granulated onion

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

1/4 tsp. allspice

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

nonstick cooking spray

2 slice Canadian-style bacon

4 Hawaiian sweet or whole wheat hamburger buns

2 tbsp. crumbled blue cheese

Preparation

Step 1To make the grilled pineapple teriyaki, coat a grill pan with nonstick spray and place over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill and get it very hot. Put the pineapple wedges on the hot grill and cook until the fruit is charred on all sides, turning with tongs, about 10 minutes total. Remove the pineapple from the grill, chop into small pieces, and put into a mixing bowl.Step 2Next, lay the scallions on the hot grill and char on both sides until softened slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove the scallions from the grill, chop, and add to the pineapple. Keep the grill hot; you’ll need it to cook the burgers.Step 3To the pineapple mixture, add the spinach, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Toss well to evenly distribute the ingredients. Set aside to let the flavors meld.

From: Recipe Rehab © 2013 by Everyday Health Buy the book