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avocado turkey burgers recipe

Juicy Avocado Turkey Burgers

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers

Ingredients
  

Burger Patties
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93/7 lean blend preferred
  • 1 medium avocado ripe but firm, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For Serving
  • 4 hamburger buns gluten-free if needed, or lettuce wraps
  • Desired toppings tomato, lettuce, red onion, mustard

Method
 

Prep and Mix
  1. In a small bowl, toss the finely diced avocado with the fresh lime juice. This adds flavor and prevents the avocado from turning brown.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the ground turkey, the avocado mixture, minced red onion, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.
  3. Using your hands or a fork, gently mix the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will make the burgers tough.
Cook and Serve
  1. Lightly wet your hands with cold water to prevent sticking. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about 3/4-inch thick. Press your thumb gently into the center of each patty to create a small dimple (this keeps them flat while cooking).
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (or preheat your grill to medium-high). Cook the burgers for 5-6 minutes per side, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
  3. Remove the burgers from the heat and let them rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve on buns or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings!

Notes

• Wetting your hands is the best trick for handling sticky ground turkey without making a mess.
• To ensure the avocado doesn't turn to mush, make sure it is ripe but still slightly firm when dicing.
• For meal prep, you can form the raw patties and store them in the fridge separated by parchment paper for up to 2 days before cooking.