Turkey Burger with Avocado (Printable)

Lean turkey patties topped with fresh avocado and crisp veggies on toasted buns for a healthy twist.

# What You Need:

→ Turkey Patties

01 - 1.1 lb lean ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

→ Burger Assembly

09 - 4 whole wheat burger buns
10 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
11 - 4 lettuce leaves
12 - 1 large tomato, sliced
13 - 4 red onion rings
14 - Ketchup or mustard, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid toughness.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly into 4 portions and shape each into a patty of uniform thickness.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook each patty for 5 to 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring thorough cooking.
04 - Optionally, lightly toast the whole wheat buns on the skillet while patties are cooking.
05 - Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun. Top with cooked turkey patty, tomato slice, red onion ring, and avocado slices. Add ketchup or mustard as preferred, then cover with the top bun.
06 - Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes for optimal freshness.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Lean protein that actually feels satisfying, not like you're eating cardboard in the name of fitness.
  • The avocado melts into warmth when it touches the hot patty, turning this into something almost luxurious.
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, which means you can feed four people on a weeknight without breaking a sweat.
02 -
  • Ground turkey is leaner than beef, which means it needs fat from the onion and olive oil to stay juicy—never use ultra-lean varieties or you'll end up with sad, dry burgers.
  • Don't skip the smoked paprika; it's what transforms this from basic to memorable, adding depth that makes people ask what the secret ingredient is.
03 -
  • Make the patties a few hours ahead and refrigerate them; this helps them hold their shape better on the pan and cook more evenly.
  • If you want extra richness without dairy, a thin slice of aged cheddar or even a smear of mustard mixed into mayo works beautifully.

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