Kicked up Turkey, Spinach and Goat Cheese Burger #A1

Submitted by lmcall

"I came up with this recipe when I was determined to make a turkey burger that my family actually enjoyed eating. After several attempts I hit the jackpot with this burger. To my surprise my husband requested this burger again for dinner one night."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups ground turkey
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1 tablespoon A.1. Original Sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 slices pineapple
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
• 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise
• 4 whole pieces leaf lettuce
• 4 slices tomatoes, 1/4 inch thick
• 4 slices red onions, 1/4 inch thick

directions

1. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add spinach and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Heat up a grill pan over medium high heat. Spray with a non-stick spray.
3. Meanwhile in a large bowl, combine spinach, ground turkey, egg, goat cheese, A1 sauce, salt and pepper. Form into four 3/4-inch patties. Add patties to grill and cook for 6 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
4. Remove from heat and cover loosely with foil.
5. While grill pan is still hot, add pineapple slices. Spray additional non-stick spray if needed. Grill pineapple for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
6. Lightly toast the buns on the grill. Add 1 tablespoon of mayo to the bottom of each bun. Then add the following ingredients to each bun: lettuce, turkey patty, grilled pineapple slice, tomato, onion and bun top. Serves 4.