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Fajita Turkey Burgers

Contributed By: mweber
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Flavorful turkey burgers topped with a refreshing salsa...great for a summer bbq!

Ingredients

1/4 cup Bottled tomatillo salsa

2 tbl Chopped avocado

1 tbl Chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup Bread crumbs

Cooking spray

1/2 cup Finely chopped onion

1/2 cup Finely chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup Finely chopped green bell pepper

2 tsp Fajita seasoning, divided

1/4 tsp Salt, divided

1 tbl Tomato paste

1 pound Ground turkey

1 Egg white

4 Hamburger buns

Preparation

1. Combine tomatillo salsa, chopped avocado, and cilantro, set aside.

2. Sauté onion and bell peppers for 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning and 1/8 tsp salt. Cool.

3. Combine breadcrumbs, onion mixture, remaining fajita seasoning and salt, tomato paste, turkey, and egg white in a large bowl. Divide turkey mixture into four equal parts and shaping each into a patty.

4. Cook patties 4 minutes on each side.

5. Place patties on hamburger bun and top with salsa mixture.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 430
Total Fat: 13.5 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
Carbohydrates: 47 g
Protein: 29 g
Vitamin A: 769 IU
Vitamin C: 42 mg
Calcium: 134 mg
Sodium: 1087 mg
Iron: 4.5 mg
Fiber: 3.5 g