Turkey Burgers with Avocado Sauce

Name: Turkey Burgers with Avocado Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey; SAUCE:; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled; 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon salt; SERVING:; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split; Shredded lettuce and reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, optional; Sliced tomato and red onion, optional

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Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + chilling Grill: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jan Warren-Rucker

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Updated on Sep. 09, 2022

I love burgers and Southwestern food, so why not combine the two in a light and juicy burger? I like to whip these up, pop them in the fridge and cook them later for a quick weeknight meal! —Jan Warren-Rucker, Clemmons, North Carolina

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:30 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
sauce:

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt

serving:

4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Shredded lettuce and reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, optional
Sliced tomato and red onion, optional

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Directions

1
In a large skillet, saute the corn, onion and peppers 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.

2
For sauce, in a small bowl, mash avocado with the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and salt. Refrigerate until serving.
3
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
4
Place on buns; top each with about 1/4 cup sauce. Serve with the lettuce, cheese, tomato and onion if desired.