Description
Juicy turkey burgers get a flavor boost from sweet peppers and a zesty lime dressing. Top with your favorite guacamole for a satisfying summer meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup white onions, diced
- 1/2 cup sweet peppers, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 burger buns
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cumin (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for serving
Instructions
- Halve the avocados and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with some chunks. Add the lime juice, red onion, tomato, garlic, cilantro, salt, and cumin if using. Stir and taste. Cover with plastic wrap pressed against the surface and refrigerate.
- Put the turkey, onions, peppers, garlic, egg, and lime juice in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until combined. Add the breadcrumbs, salt, coriander, and cumin. Mix again until everything is distributed evenly.
- Form into 6 patties about ¾ inch thick. Press your thumb into the center of each one to make a small indent.
- Heat the grill to 400°F and spray the grates. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until they reach 165°F internally.
- Put each burger on a bun, top with guacamole and cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- Turkey is lean and dries out fast. Don’t press on the burgers while they cook or you’ll squeeze out all the moisture.
- The egg and breadcrumbs hold everything together. Without them, these will fall apart.
- Make the indent in the center of each patty before grilling. It actually works.
- If you don’t have a grill, use a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- The guacamole can be made a couple hours ahead. Just press plastic wrap directly onto it so it doesn’t turn brown.
- Mini sweet peppers are sweeter and have thinner walls than regular bell peppers. Use those if you can find them.
- These freeze well uncooked. Stack them with parchment paper between each patty and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Don’t overmix the turkey. Once everything is combined, stop. Overworking makes the burgers tough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100