Fajita Turkey Burgers

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. salsa verde
• 1 T. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 avocado, halved, pitted and divided
• 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 c. red pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 c. green pepper, finely chopped
• 2 to 3 t. olive oil
• 2 t. fajita seasoning, divided
• 1/4 t. salt, divided
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 c. soft bread crumbs
• 1 T. tomato paste
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
• Optional: shredded Mexican blend cheese

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from goooseberrypatch.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine salsa, cilantro and 2 tablespoons chopped avocado; set aside.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion and peppers in oil for 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cool; remove onion mixture to a large bowl. Add turkey, bread crumbs, tomato paste, egg white and remaining fajita seasoning and salt. Mix gently; form into 4 thick burgers. Add burgers to skillet; cook 4 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Sandwich burgers on toasted buns.

Top with salsa mixture, cheese, if desired, and slices of remaining avocado.


Makes 4 servings.