Low-carb Hawaiian BBQ Tuna Burger with Grilled Pineapple

== Description ==
Pump up the flavor and cut the cholesterol with these healthy grilled tuna burgers that leave you real room for dessert. Fresh pineapple is fantastic in summer; use canned only in emergencies! Then, as with a real burger, add your favorite fixings: lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and more!
* Contributed by Lil at Catsrecipes Y-Group
* 4 Servings
== Ingredients ==
* 1.5 lb fresh tuna steak
* 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
* 2" fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped
* 1 tbsp lite soy sauce
* 3 scallions, thinly sliced
* 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced into ½-? round slices
* 1 tsp white pepper
* 4 hamburger buns
=== Optional Fixings ===
* red onion, sliced
* lettuce
* tomatoes, sliced
== Directions ==
# Cut tuna into 1" cubes.
# Place cubes in bowl of food processor in batches and pulse until consistency of ground beef.
# If you do not have food processor, chop tuna into very small pieces.
# Place tuna in bowl and add cloves of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, scallions, salt and white pepper.
# Using your fingers, rake all ingredients together until combined.
# Shape tuna mixture into 4 patties.
# Refrigerate in Ziploc® storage bag or container until ready to grill.
# Peel and slice pineapple into ½" slices and grill on both sides 2 minutes.
# Set aside.
# Grill patties over medium fire, 3 minutes per side for rare or 6 minutes per side for well done.
# Choose your favorite hamburger buns and lightly grill, if desired.
# Place grilled tuna patty on bun and top with a slice of grilled pineapple.
# Add your favorite hamburger fixings.
== Diane's Tip ==
Make sure you keep tuna (cooked or uncooked) refrigerated at 32°F or colder (the average home refrigerator runs around 40°F); if you don't, bacteria in tuna can produce histamine, the same substance released by your body during an allergic reaction.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: 
* 350 cal (35 cal from fat) | 3.5g total fat | 1g sat fat | 75 mg chol | 420 mg sod | 31g total carb | 2g fiber | 8g sugars | 45g protein | 4% vitamin A | 40% vitamin C | 10% calcium | 15% iron
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Category:Burger Recipes
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Low-carb Recipes
Category:Pineapple Recipes
Category:Tuna Recipes