Chipotle Turkey Burger with Nectarine Basil Salsa

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb extra lean ground turkey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons canned chipotles in adobo sauce (pureed)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • One-half teaspoon pepper
  • 4 whole grain buns
  • 1 Avocado
  • Lettuce, tomato and onion for garnish

 

For the salsa:

  • 1 ripe, juicy nectarine
  • 1-and-a-half tablespoons diced red onion
  • 1-and-a-half teaspoons minced jalapeno (seeds and ribs removed)
  • One-half teaspoon lime juice
  • One-half teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 4 fresh basil leaves

Preparation: 

  1. For the burgers, mix first six together until well incorporated. Add extra chipotle sauce or chili powder for more heat. Let sit for several hours or overnight.
  2. Form into 4 patties. Make a dent with your thumb in the bottom side of each burger. Dent side down, grill on medium high heat. Don’t press on the burgers. Flip after a few minutes and cook through until no longer pink.
  3. Serve on a bun with smeared avocado, garnishes and nectarine salsa!
  4. For the salsa- Dice the nectarine. Add sugar if the nectarine isn’t very juicy and let sit for a few minutes. Add red onion and minced jalapeno. Stir in honey and lime juice. Just before serving, cut basil into ribbons and sprinkle over the top.

Nutritient Information (per serving)

Calories 305   

Fat 13 g      

Saturated fat 3.3 g 

Cholesterol 90 mg  

Carbohydrate 23 g

Fiber 3 g      

Protein 24 g 

Sodium 240 mg

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