Southwestern Turkey Burgers

Bursting with bold southwestern flavors, these savory Southwestern Turkey Burgers are a healthy and flavorful twist on classic beef burgers. Made with lean ground turkey and infused with aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, these burgers are elevated by the addition of fresh cilantro, red onion, and garlic for a zesty kick. The creamy avocado-lime sauce adds a tangy, refreshing layer, perfectly complementing the juicy patty. Served on toasted hamburger buns with crisp lettuce and sliced tomato, these burgers are easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, making them a great option for busy weeknights or casual backyard cookouts. Perfect for fans of Tex-Mex cuisine, these turkey burgers are a nutritious, crowd-pleasing alternative that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 0.5 cup Chopped red onion
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 Ripe avocado
• 1 Juice of lime
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 4 Hamburger buns
• 4 Lettuce leaves
• 1 Sliced tomato

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until evenly combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Step 2

Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties about 1/2-inch thick. Use your thumb to press a small indentation in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the burger patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

Step 4

While the burgers are cooking, prepare the avocado-lime sauce by mashing the avocado in a small bowl. Mix in the lime juice and mayonnaise until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt, if desired.

Step 5

Toast the hamburger buns lightly on the skillet or grill pan for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 6

Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by the turkey patty, a spoonful of avocado-lime sauce, and a slice of tomato. Top with the remaining bun.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Southwestern Turkey Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1091.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1683.7

Total Fat 107.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 352.0mg	0%
Sodium 1611.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.7g	0%
Total Sugars 4.7g
Protein 147.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 210.9mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 1332.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 30.7%

Carbs: 19.2%