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Baja Turkey Burgers
10 min prep time
10 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Source
The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Mittera Creative
How to Make Baja Turkey Burgers
This loaded turkey burger is anything but bland! Salsa verde gives the ground turkey patties a juicy flavor boost. We pile on crunchy coleslaw and creamy avocado, but you can add the traditional fixings, too (lettuce, onion, tomato) for even more veggie goodness. Whole wheat english muffins are the preferred "bun" of choice for extra heart-healthy fiber, but a regular whole wheat bun works, too. Or if you're looking for a low carb meal, skip the bun entirely.
10 min prep time
10 min cook time
4servings
1 burger
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat a grill to medium high.
- In a large bowl, gently mix the turkey and ¼ cup of the salsa until just combined. Form the mixture by hand into four patties, about 4 inches in diameter.
- Grill the burgers until well done (an internal temperature of at least 165° F), about 5 minutes per side. If desired, lightly grill the buns, too.
- Onto the bottom portion of each bun, arrange ¼ of the avocado slices and sprinkle with the salt. Top each with a turkey burger patty, ½ cup of the coleslaw mix, and 1 Tbsp of the remaining salsa. If desired, add a slice of tomato and a lettuce leaf to each. Cover the burgers with a bun top and serve.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 burger
- Amount per serving Calories 370
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Total Fat
13g
- Saturated Fat 2.6g
- Trans Fats 0.1g
- Cholesterol 65mg
- Sodium 420mg
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Total Carbohydrate
37g
- Dietary Fiber 10g
- Total Sugars 2g
- Protein 25g
- Potassium 680mg
- Phosphorous 330mg
Ingredients
lean ground turkey
12 oz
salsa verde (divided use)
1/2 cup
sprouted whole wheat buns or whole wheat english muffins
4
avocado (peeled and thinly sliced)
1
salt
1/8 tsp
packaged coleslaw mix
2 cup
Reviews & Ratings
Recommended
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Would I make it again? Yes, although I think I'd swap out the whole wheat English muffins for regular whole wheat hamburger buns.