Quick-and-Easy Teriyaki Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey breast
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons lower-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• Cooking spray
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns
• 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
• 4 curly leaf lettuce leaves

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Shape turkey mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Combine teriyaki sauce and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.
2. 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; cover and cook 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in 1 tablespoon teriyaki mixture. Remove onion from pan; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium.
3. 3. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add oil to pan. Add patties, and cook 5 minutes. Add remaining 3 tablespoons teriyaki mixture to pan. Carefully turn patties over, and cook 2 minutes or until done.
4. 4. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1/4 cup onion mixture, 1 tomato slice, and 1 lettuce leaf. Top with remaining bun halves.
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6. Young Chefs can:
7. Add measured garlic powder and ginger to turkey
8. Place buns on plates
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10. Older Chefs can:
11. Help shape patties
12. Top burgers with tomato, lettuce, and remaining bun half