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Smoky Turkey Burgers with Creamy Avocado Salsa Delight

Delicious smoky turkey burgers paired with creamy avocado salsa, perfect for a high-protein, guilt-free meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey can substitute with ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika or smoked chili powder for extra heat
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or fresh diced onions if desired
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper adjust to spice tolerance
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Parsley can substitute with cilantro
For the Buns
  • 4 pcs Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns or substitute with ciabatta, brioche, or lettuce wraps
For the Avocado Salsa
  • 2 pcs Avocados diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 1 pc Tomato diced, cherry tomatoes work well
  • 1 small Jalapeño minced, optional for heat
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Grill Pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix thoroughly for about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into 3/4-inch thick patties.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, lightly oil the grill grates.
  4. Cook each patty for 5-6 minutes on each side until they reach 165°F (75°C) internal temperature.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the avocados, red onion, tomato, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
  6. Toast the buns, cut-side down, on the grill for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
  7. Assemble the burgers with the grilled turkey patties and top with the creamy avocado salsa.

Notes

Mix well to incorporate flavors; avoid pressing patties during cooking to retain juiciness.