Tropical Turkey Burgers with Spicy Pineapple Relish

Ingredients

- 1 ½ lbs ground turkey
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices Havarti cheese
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 slices red onion

For the Spicy Pineapple Relish:

- ½ cup diced pineapple
- 2 tbsp jalapeño preserves
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the Grill:
- Preheat your charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Arrange coals for even heat distribution.

2. Make the Spicy Pineapple Relish:
- In a bowl, combine ½ cup diced pineapple, 2 tbsp jalapeño preserves, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ⅛ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp ginger, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Mix well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

3. Prepare the Turkey Patties:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ lbs ground turkey, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.

4. Grill the Turkey Patties:
- Place the turkey patties on the preheated grill. Cook for approximately 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Add a slice of Havarti cheese to each patty during the last minute of cooking, allowing it to melt. Remove patties from the grill and let them rest for 2 minutes.

5. Assemble the Burgers:
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute. Start assembling the burgers by placing a leaf of lettuce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a cooked turkey patty with melted Havarti cheese, followed by a slice of tomato and a slice of red onion.

6. Top with Relish and Serve:
- Spoon a generous amount of the prepared Spicy Pineapple Relish over the top of each burger. Close with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Turkey Burger, Pineapple Relish, Charcoal Grill, Spicy, Tropical, Havarti, Dinner, Gourmet Burger, Summer, Grilled

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1200 calories

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