Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers with Tropical Fruit Salsa
(from salonx’s recipe box)
We tamed the slight heat of these Caribbean-inspired burgers with a cool mango-papaya salsa. They’ll be a welcome addition to your summer BBQs.
POINTS® Value: 5
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Source: weightwatchers.com
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Burgers
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup papaya(s), diced
- 1 cup mango(es), diced
- 3/4 cup red onion(s), finely chopped, divided
- 1/2 cup green pepper(s), finely chopped, divided
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup uncooked quick oats
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp jerk seasoning, Jamaican-variety
- 1 large egg(s)
- 1 pound uncooked ground turkey breast
Directions
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To prepare salsa, in a medium bowl, combine papaya, mango, 1/4 cup each of red onion and green pepper, cilantro and lime juice; set aside.
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To prepare burgers, in a large bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup of red onion, remaining 1/4 cup of green pepper, oats, ketchup, jerk seasoning and egg; mix until well combined. Add turkey; mix thoroughly. Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a 1-inch-thick patty; cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes.
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Preheat broiler. Broil burgers until cooked through, flipping once, about 20 to 25 minutes total. Serve each burger topped with about a heaping 1/3 cup of salsa.
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The salsa can be prepared up to one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.