A kicky California Avocado salsa is the hero of these chicken or turkey burgers, which are served on Kaiser rolls with baby lettuces. Blue cheese is an optional topping.
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Total Time: 25 min
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Calories
440
Total Fat
20g
Saturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
80mg
Sodium
680mg
Total Carbs
37g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
30g
Potassium
681mg
Vitamin A 71 mcg; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 94 mg; Iron 4 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 149 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.28 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20 %; Vitamin D 0%
Nutrition Information Per Serving WITH BLUE CHEESE:
Calories 520; Total Fat 27 g (Sat 6 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 5 g, Mono 13 g); Cholesterol 85 mg; Sodium 930 mg; Potassium 935 mg; Total Carbohydrates 42 g; Dietary Fiber 7 g; Total Sugars 3 g; Protein 32 g; Vitamin A 104 mcg; Vitamin C 23 mg; Calcium 147 mg; Iron 4 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 184 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.34 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20 %; Vitamin D 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
1/2 cup seeded and diced tomatoes 2 Tbsp. minced white onion 1/2 serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced, or more to taste 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and diced 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced cilantro, optional 1/2 tsp. sea salt, divided 1 lb. lean ground turkey or chicken 4 Kaiser rolls, split (or your favorite buns/bread) 1 cup spring mix baby lettuces and greens 1/4 cup mayonnaise, optionalInstructions
- Gently combine tomatoes, onion, serrano, avocado, cilantro (if using) and half the salt. Set aside.
- Stir remaining salt into the ground turkey or chicken. Form into patties and cook over medium heat until they reach 165 degrees F, about 3 minutes per side.
- Warm the rolls if desired.
- Spread the bottom half of the rolls with mayonnaise if using, then add the cooked burgers. Top with spring mix, avocado salsa and the tops of the rolls. Serve immediately. Note, some of the salsa and spring mix may spill out onto the plates. That’s ok, just grab a fork and enjoy!
Variation (shown in picture)
Top each burger with 1 Tbsp. blue cheese crumbles before adding the spring mix and California Avocado salsa.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with tortilla chips.
Beverage Pairing: A frosty margarita.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Did You Know?
We have hundreds of California Avocado vegan recipes. Learn more about plant-powered eating.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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