Starting (or re-committing to) your health and fitness goals is even easier with this turkey and smashed avocado burger recipe from Ayesha Curry. It’s so full of fresh and spicy flavor you won’t even miss the bun.
Naked Turkey and Smashed Avocado Burger
Ingredients
For the turkey burger
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Sliced tomato for topping
- Lettuce, for wrapping
For the smashed avocado
- 2 avocados, pitted
- 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the spicy mayo
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp honey
Directions
In a large bowl, add ground turkey, mayo, and seasonings. Mix gently until well incorporated. Make 4-inch diameter patties.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly browned.
Serve with smashed avocado and tomato slices wrapped in lettuce, with Spicy Mayo dipping sauce on the side.
For the smashed avocado, mash all the ingredients together in a bowl until fully incorporated.
For the spicy mayo, mix together in a bowl and set aside.
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 burger
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 546; Total Fat: 44g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 16g; Cholesterol: 90mg; Sodium: 689mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 25g
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