Turkey Burger with Guacamole (Printable)
Tender turkey patties combined with creamy, zesty guacamole for a fresh and flavorful main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey Burgers
01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
→ Guacamole
10 - 2 ripe avocados
11 - 1 small tomato, seeded and finely diced
12 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
13 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
14 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/4 tsp salt
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
18 - 4 burger buns
19 - Lettuce leaves
20 - Sliced tomato
21 - Sliced red onion
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until ingredients are just blended.
02 - Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook patties 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and allow to rest briefly.
04 - In a bowl, mash avocados until mostly smooth. Fold in diced tomato, red onion, minced jalapeño if using, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as desired.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns if preferred.
06 - Place lettuce leaves on bottom buns, add turkey patties, top each with a generous spoonful of guacamole, sliced tomato, and sliced red onion. Cover with top bun halves.
07 - Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Turkey keeps things lighter without sacrificing that satisfying, juicy burger experience.
- The guacamole is so fresh and tangy it tastes like summer in every bite.
- Everything comes together in under 35 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special.
02 -
- Don't press down on the patties while they cook—every time you do, you're squeezing out the juices that keep them tender and flavorful.
- Make the guacamole close to serving time and cover it with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent browning if you need to wait.
03 -
- Cook the turkey patties over medium heat, not high—they'll cook through evenly and stay juicy instead of getting a charred outside with a dry center.
- If your avocados aren't quite ripe, a pinch of sugar in the guacamole wakes up the flavor and balances any green tannins.