Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Zucchini and Avocado Crema


Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Zucchini and Avocado Crema
2018-05-13 23:48:05

Yields 6
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground turkey
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup red onions, finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups spinach, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, grated with peel (reserve liquid)
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Avocado Crema
- 1-2 avocados (I prefer Haas)
- ½ lime, juiced
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
Turkey Burgers
- Coat a large saute pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper; bring to a medium-high heat. Cook the onions until they are soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 50-60 seconds (making sure garlic does not burn). Turn off the heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey (do not over mix), 1 tablespoon olive oil, onions, garlic, spinach, zucchini, zucchini liquid, salt and pepper. Shape into patties.
- Grill or sauté burgers on medium heat until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 degrees F.
Avocado Crema
- Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until creamy.
- Transfer crema to a small bowl. If not using immediately, press a sheet of plastic wrap onto the surface and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
- Adding spinach and zucchini to the burgers is a great way to get kids to eat the "green stuff"!
- Enjoy.
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