Southwest Turkey Burgers
Carbohydrates 1g
Protein 31g
Fat 3g
Fiber 1g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 small jalapeno pepper seeds removed and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium egg
- 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
Optional
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 medium tomato sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl add ground turkey, lime zest, chili powder, ground cumin oregano, salt, pepper, jalapeno, garlic, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix well with a spoon or hands. Do not overmix.
- Form into 4 burgers, pressing together as firmly as you can. The mixture will be soft and slightly sticky.
- To fry: heat 1-2 tbsp olive oil in a large 12-inch frying pan over medium heat. Cook burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.
- To grill: Heat grill to 450 degrees F. Carefully place the burgers on the grill and cook for 4 minutes per side. Remove from grill, cover with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.
- Serve burger on a bun or bed of lettuce. Top with guacamole, tomato slices, onion slices. Enjoy!
Notes
*Nutrition info based on burger patty only. Bun/toppings not included. These nutrition figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in foods, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.
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