Avocado Topped Turkey Burger

Friday, March 01, 2013

From our skinny table to yours ...

Doesn't everyone just want a burger sometimes? Us included! But to skip the guilt, we swap out the calorie packed ground beef for 93% lean ground turkey! Now we know what you're thinking ... turkey burger = dry & unflavorful. Hold that thought and just wait until you try these!

This burger is packed with sautéed veggies which makes it so juicy & delicious. We start by cooking up garlic, onion and roasted red peppers. We mix in tons of fresh parsley, an egg white, a splash of skim milk and a touch of panko to hold our moist burger patties together. And no cheese or mayo needed here! We top these with a juicy thick tomato slick and creamy ripe avocado to finish.


We served these up with a side of homemade sweet potato fries for the perfect guilt free burger & fries combo. To make the fries just slice up a sweet potato into thin strips, toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt and pepper and bake at 425 for about 30-40 minutes.

Hope you enjoy!

Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Serves 4
Calories: 398
Fat: 18.1 grams
Carbs: 33.5 grams
Dietary Fiber: 9.4 grams
Protein: 29.8 grams

Ingredients
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 white onion diced
3 garlic cloves
1 roasted red pepper (we used jarred!)
Handful fresh parsley
1 egg white
1 tbsp skim milk
1/3 cup panko
I beefsteak tomato
1 avocado
4 whole wheat rolls
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper

Let's get cooking!
1. Add 1 tsp olive oil to pan and heat to medium heat. Add garlic, onion and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Add ground turkey to a mixing bowl and mix in sautéed veggies. Add chopped fresh parsley, egg white, skim milk and panko and mix together. Form 4 burger patties.
3. In the same sauté pan you cooked your veggies in, add your burger patties. Cook on medium high heat for 5-7 each side.
4. Slice beefsteak tomato and avocado into thin slices.
5. Top each roll with one burger patty, one tomato slice and 1/4 of your avocado.

Makes 4 healthy portions!

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9 comments

  1. omg this looks delicious! I'm currently crazy about some avocado!

    Following you from the Friday Blog Hop! Can't wait to see more yummmmmy things from you! :D

    -Hannah
    http://thirstyworlddesigns.blogspot.com

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  2. Thanks Hannah! These were SO good! Let us know if you try them :) Thanks for checking us out!

    Kristen & Jamie

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  3. Came over from ABPetite-such a great blog! New follower!

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  4. I love avocado topped turkey burgers...but nothing beats the flavor of a juicy burger with mayo and cheese!! haha moderation of courseeee

    Stopping by from the hop!

    www.highheeledmama.com

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  5. Looks DELICIOUS! I'm officially now in the mood for a turkey burger. Great post, and your blog is adorable! Stopping by from the Friday Friend blog hop :) Have a wonderful weekend!

    xo,
    Stephanie
    Diary of a Debutante
    www.stephanieziajka.blogspot.com

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  6. Thanks for stopping by ladies! Look forward to checking out your blogs too :)

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  7. Does the calorie count include the bun?

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