Cilantro Turkey Burgers With Pepper Jack Cheese And Avocado Recipes

CILANTRO TURKEY BURGERS WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together turkey, cilantro, garlic, Worcestershire, paprika, cumin, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper, until combined. Form into 4 patties.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium-high heat; coat with the oil. Add burgers and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked to 170 degrees and no longer pink in the center. Place cheese slices on top of burgers and cover or tent with aluminum foil to melt cheese.
• Place burgers on buns and top with avocado slices (1/4 of the avocado per person), jalapenos (if using), and tomatoes.

GUACAMOLE TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• To make guacamole, sliced avocados in half, lengthwise. Remove the pit and discard. Scoop out the avocado flesh with a spoon into a bowl.
• Add juices, chili powder, salsa and salt and mash with a fork until nicely chunky.
• Cover with plastic and set aside. (If you want to make the guacamole an hour or so ahead of time, you can keep it fresh in its bowl in the refrigerator by pressing plastic wrap onto the surface of the guacamole so that no air reaches the avocado, which is what makes it turn brown.)
• In a bowl, combine garlic, salt, pepper, cumin and paprika until thoroughly blended.
• Brush each patty on both sides with olive and sprinkle with the seasoning blend on both sides.
• Using a skillet or grill pan, cook patties over medium-high heat, covered, about 5 to 6 minutes per side, until no pink remains. If you're adding cheese, do so for about the last 1 minute of cooking.
• Brush each bun on both sides with melted butter and warm in another skillet over medium-high heat for about 15 seconds per side, just until toasty.
• Place patties on each bun bottom, top with guacamole and other desired trimmings. Serve with a little salsa on the side.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the corn, onion and pepper in oil until crisp tender. Stir in the lime juice, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder and oregano, cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl and cool slightly. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four burgers. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• For sauce. In a small bowl, mash avacado with sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and salt. Refrigerate until service.
• If grilling the burgers, coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill the burgers 4 in from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until thermometer reads 165°F.
• Place on buns top with about 1/4 sauce. Serve with lettuce, cheese, tomato and onion if desired.