Tex Mex Turkey Burgers

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 large lime
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil $
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) $
• 1 avocado, peeled and finely chopped $
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 pound ground turkey $
• 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten $
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
• 6 tostada shells, warmed
• Toppings: salsa verde, crumbled queso fresco
• Garnish: lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Grate zest from lime to equal 1 tsp. Cut lime in half, and squeeze juice from lime to equal 1 Tbsp.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in a medium skillet 1 minute. Add corn, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until corn begins to brown. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in lime zest, lime juice, avocado, cilantro, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
3. Combine turkey, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Gently shape mixture into 6 (4-inch) patties.
4. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve on tostadas with corn mixture and desired toppings.