Sliders with Pineapple Salsa
Outrageously, out of this world burgers bursting with Asian flavors, topped with pineapple salsa and served in miniature buns to make the ultimate pick-up.
This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC® Too Hot in the Kitchen.
Ingredients
Asian Sliders
Makes 24 sliders
- 1 3/4 pounds ground sirloin
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 egg whites
- 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce, divided
- 24 miniature rolls (Hawaiian bread)
Pineapple Salsa
Perfect blend of flavors to complement burgers, fish or chicken. Make ahead and refrigerate. This salsa makes a huge splash at a party!
Makes 1 1/2 cups
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce or chopped jarred jalapeno
Preparation
Asian Sliders
- Preheat oven 450°F. Line baking pan with foil.
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients except rolls using 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce. Form into miniature patties (heaping tablespoons depending on size of bun) and place on prepared pan.
- Brush tops of burgers with remaining 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce. Bake 10-12 minutes or until done. Slit rolls and place burger with about a tablespoon Pineapple Salsa (see recipe).
Pineapple Salsa
- In bowl, mix together all ingredients. Refrigerate.
Nutritional Analysis (per serving)
- 160 Calories
- 23% Calories from fat
- 4g Fat
- 1g Saturated Fat
- 46mg Cholesterol
- 184mg Sodium
- 20g Carbohydrate
- 1g Dietary Fiber
- 8g Sugars
- 11g Protein
- Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 lean meat
Terrific Tip: Can make burgers earlier in the day, refrigerate, and cook when ready to serve.