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Ingredients
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3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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2 scallions, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
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1 pound ground pork
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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4 pineapple rings, 1/4 inch thick
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4 cups watercress (about 1 large bunch), tough stems removed
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1 cup shredded carrot
Directions
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Preheat grill to medium-high (or see Stovetop Variation).
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Combine soy sauce, scallions, garlic, ginger and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a small bowl.
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Place pork in a medium bowl. Add half of the sauce mixture to the pork and gently combine without overmixing. Form into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil and vinegar to the remaining sauce mixture and set aside.
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Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the burgers, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 155 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the pineapple rings to the grill and cook, turning once, until dark grill marks appear.
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Combine watercress and carrot in a large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the reserved sauce. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top each portion with a pineapple ring and a burger. Drizzle any remaining sauce on top.
Tips
Stovetop Variation: Coat a nonstick pan, preferably cast-iron (or a grill pan), with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add burgers, reduce heat to medium and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 155°F (for pork and bison) or 165° (for beef or chicken), 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Tip: To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)
People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
217 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
25g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 217 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 25g | 49% |
Total Fat 9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
Vitamin A 5787IU | 116% |
Vitamin C 45mg | 50% |
Folate 23mcg | 6% |
Sodium 531mg | 23% |
Calcium 81mg | 6% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Magnesium 38mg | 9% |
Potassium 540mg | 11% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.