Fajita Turkey Burgers


Fajita Turkey Burgers
READY IN: 25 minute SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS
  • 1⁄4 cup tomatillo salsa
  • 2 tablespoons avocados, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix, divided
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 500g ground turkey
  • 1 egg white
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
DIRECTIONS
  1. Combine the tomatillo salsa, avocado, and cilantro in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Place bread slices in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 cup.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and spray with nonstick spray.
  4. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté for 5 min or until tender.
  5. Stir in 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning and 1/8 tsp salt. Cool.
  6. Combine breadcrumbs, onion mixture, remaining 1 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning, remaining 1/8 tsp salt, tomato paste, turkey, and egg white in a large bowl.
  7. Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 3/4-inch thick patty.
  8. Heat pan over medium heat and recoat with nonstick spray.
  9. Add patties and cook for 4 min on each side or until done.
  10. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun, top with 1 1/2 tbsp of the salsa mixture and top half of the bun.

Originally posted on: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/fajita-turkey-burgers-177653

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