Turkey Burgers with Avocado Sauce
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Grill: 10 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
I love burgers and Southwestern food, so why not combine the two in a light and juicy burger? I like to whip these up, pop them in the fridge and cook them later for a quick weeknight meal! —Jan Warren-Rucker, Clemmons, North Carolina
Ingredients
-
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
-
1/2 cup chopped red onion
-
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
-
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
-
2 teaspoons olive oil
-
2 tablespoons lime juice
-
2 garlic cloves, minced
-
1/2 teaspoon salt
-
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
-
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
-
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
-
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
-
SAUCE:
-
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled
-
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
-
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
-
2 teaspoons lime juice
-
1 garlic clove, minced
-
1/8 teaspoon salt
-
SERVING:
-
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
-
Shredded lettuce and reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, optional
-
Sliced tomato and red onion, optional
Directions
-
1.
In a large skillet, saute the corn, onion and peppers in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the lime juice, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder and oregano; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl and cool slightly. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four burgers. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
-
2.
For sauce, in a small bowl, mash avocado with the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and salt. Refrigerate until serving.
-
3.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
-
4.
Place on buns; top each with about 1/4 cup sauce. Serve with the lettuce, cheese, tomato and onion if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 413 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 37g protein.
© 2024 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC