Hawaiian Burgers with Pineapple-Ginger Relish, 2.0
 
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Dana:
Serves: 3-4 burgers
Ingredients
For the burgers
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp fresh minced garlic (about 1-2 cloves)
  • 1 tsp fresh minced ginger
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
Awesome Sauce
Pineapple-Ginger Relish
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 cup small diced pineapple
  • ½ tsp fresh minced ginger
For serving
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the burgers (except coconut oil) with your hands and form into 3-4 burger balls and flatten them slightly with your hand. Set aside.
  2. For the awesome sauce, in a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, ½ tsp dried garlic, 2 tsp coconut aminos,1 tsp lime juice, ½ tsp fresh minced ginger, and hot sauce, if using. Pop it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to eat.
  3. For the pineapple-ginger relish, heat a medium sized skillet with 1 Tbsp coconut oil over medium heat. When the oil is completely melted and the pan is hot, add the ginger and give it a stir with a wooden spoon for 30 seconds. If the oil is popping, the pan is too hot! Turn it down a little before adding anything.
  4. Add in the pineapple and sauté on medium-high heat for 3 minutes, then flip the pieces over with a wooden spoon or spatula and sauté for 3 minutes more.
  5. Turn the heat down to a simmer and keep the pineapple cooking until the burgers are done, stirring every few minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, for the burgers, heat a large cast iron skillet to medium heat with 1 Tbsp coconut oil. (You could also use a grill outside if it’s warm!)
  7. When it’s hot, place the burgers down in the pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Let them rest for about 3-4 minutes before you cut into them so they stay juicy.
  8. Take the awesome sauce out of the fridge, turn the heat off the pineapple, and assemble the burgers. I like to eat them on a salad with sweet potato fries on the side, or on top of sweet potato hash. Put your salad or hash down first on the plate, the burger on top, then the awesome sauce and pineapple.Feel free to add some more Fix Hot Sauce like I did!
  9. Devour. P.S. - sweet potato fries dipped in the sauce are amazing.
Notes
**For an autoimmune-friendly (AIP) burger, leave off the hot sauce and use an egg-free mayonnaise!
Recipe by Dana Monsees Nutrition at https://www.realfoodwithdana.com/hawaiian-burgers-with-pineapple-ginger-relish-2/