Southwestern Turkey Burgers
By Team Turkey
About this Dish
Fresh, vibrant and full of flavor – these Southwestern Turkey Burgers bring great taste and bold colors to the plate. Whether you’re grilling out with a group or whipping up a quick weeknight dinner on the grill, these burgers are certain to please. Plus, we love that this simple recipe comes together in minutes.
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Ingredients
Turkey Burgers
1 lb ground turkey
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tbsp jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 hamburger rolls, split and lightly toasted
Tomato Salsa
10 cherry or grape tomatoes, seeded and quartered
1/4 c yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 tbsp scallions, chopped
1-1/2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tbsp jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
Directions
Turkey Burgers
In a bowl, gently mix ground turkey with cilantro, jalapeno and black pepper. Shape into 4 patties, about 1 inch thick.
Grill patties about 4 inches from the heat source. Turn once, and cook until the internal temperature registers 165°F, about 5 minutes per side.
Tomato Salsa
Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, scallion, lime juice, salt, cilantro and jalapeno.
Burger Assembly
Place cooked turkey burgers on toasted rolls and top evenly with tomato salsa.
Nutrition Facts
300 Total Calories
11 g Total Fat
3 g Saturated Fat
80 g Cholesterol
480 mg Sodium
438 mg Potassium
25 g Total Carbohydrates
2 g Dietary Fiber
4 g Sugars
26 g Protein
4 % Daily Protein
45 % Daily Vitamin C
8 % Daily Calcium
20 % Daily Iron
