Turkey Burger with Avocado (Printable)

Savory turkey patties with creamy avocado and fresh vegetables on toasted whole wheat buns.

# What You Need:

→ Turkey Patties

01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

→ Toppings

10 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
11 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
12 - 4 leaves romaine lettuce
13 - 4 slices red onion

→ Burger Assembly

14 - 4 whole wheat burger buns
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling)

→ Optional Condiments

16 - 4 tablespoons light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
17 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix gently until just combined without overworking.
02 - Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
03 - Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
04 - Lightly toast the whole wheat buns if desired.
05 - Spread mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard on the cut sides of the buns. Layer romaine lettuce, turkey patty, sliced avocado, tomato, and red onion. Top with the bun lid and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The patties stay juicy because of the egg and just enough breadcrumbs to hold them together without drying out.
  • Avocado makes everything taste richer without needing cheese or heavy sauces.
  • You can have dinner on the table in thirty minutes, and it feels like you actually cooked something real.
02 -
  • Don't press down on the patties while they cook, you'll squeeze out all the juice and end up with dry burgers.
  • Let the patties sit for a minute after cooking before you assemble the burgers so they set and don't fall apart.
03 -
  • If you're grilling outdoors, oil the grill grates really well because turkey sticks more than beef.
  • A meat thermometer is worth it, turkey patties look done on the outside before they're safe to eat inside.

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