View Full Version : Southwest Turkey Burgers with green salsa


erictuley
Wed, January 17th, 2007, 09:45 AM
A south-of-the-border spin makes these burgers extra tasty.

2 pounds 99% lean Ground Turkey ( I get the Jennie-0 ground at Publix)
1 cup dry oats (hit it in the blender or food processor to chop it up a bit)
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pushed through a press
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup green salsa
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Combine turkey, oatmeal crumbs, green onions, garlic, egg, 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, cumin, salt and chili powder in a bowl. Mix well and shape into four 1"-thick patties. Place on a plate, cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Meanwhile, mix salsa, avocado and remaining cilantro in a bowl and set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook burgers 7 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. Serve with salsa mixture.

Hoss
Wed, January 17th, 2007, 01:19 PM
mmmm:drool:

Have nutritional facts for this recipe?

erictuley
Thu, January 18th, 2007, 09:40 AM
Calories for One burger 450
Protien 45
Fat (this is mostly from avocado) 30
Carbs 13
Fiber 7
Net carbs 6

They are YUMMMY

Pete5
Tue, January 30th, 2007, 10:33 PM
I'll give this a try some day. Sounds good.

Pete5
Sun, February 4th, 2007, 12:31 AM
I changed your recipe slightly but it was still awesome. Even better than a Cheeseburger, I did this:

1 Light Bun
1 Jennie-0 Turkey Burger fried in Canola Oil
1 egg
1/4 of an avocado mixed with 1/4 cup mild Salsa, garlic, and chili powder (stir up)

Nutrition facts without Canola Oil
Calories=376
Fat=27g
Saturated fat=6g
Carbs=10g
Protein=26.5
Fiber=4g
Pottasium=519mg
Sodium=728mg
It obviously has a lot of fat but most of it is good fat coming from the avocado.

erictuley
Sun, February 4th, 2007, 10:34 AM
Glad you tried these. We love them.. it is a much better tasting and healthy burger than trying to choke down 93% lean ground beef.

guava
Sun, February 4th, 2007, 10:54 AM
2 pounds Ground Turkey
1 cup dry oats
.... shape into four 1"-thick patties. Those are BIG burgers. I would make them into 8 or 10.:D