Turkey Burgers with Fruit Relish

Mayonnaise keeps this extra-lean meat succulent.  Use any combination of Ontario’s tender fruit for the relish.

Grilling Time : 10 to 12 minutes

Preparation Time:

Serves: 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) ground Ontario Turkey
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) low-fat or regular mayonnaise
  • 1 Ontario Green Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove Ontario Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) smoked or regular paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 leaves Ontario Lettuce
  • 8 slices Ontario Tomato

Relish:

  • 1 firm Ontario Pear, cored, peeled and diced
  • 1 Ontario Peach, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1 Ontario Plum, pitted and diced
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely diced Ontario Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Mint
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) Ontario Honey
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated lime rind

Instructions

In bowl, combine ground turkey, mayonnaise, green onion, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper; shape into 4 patties.

Relish: In small bowl, combine pear, peach, plum, onion, mint, honey and lime rind. Set aside.

Grill patties over medium-high heat on greased grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, or until digital thermometer inserted sideways into burger registers 185°F (85°C). Toast buns if desired.

Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato and patties and top with relish.

Tip:  Serve these turkey patties in a pita pocket with the fruit relish.

Nutritional information

  • Protein: 25.0 grams
  • Fat: 16.0 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 38.0 grams
  • Fibre: 3.0 grams
  • Calories: 400
  • Sodium: 750 mg