Name: Turkey Burgers with Avocado
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb ground turkey; 1 avocado, sliced; 4 burger buns; 1 egg; 0.5 cup breadcrumbs; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil

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Turkey Burgers with Avocado

StovetopEasyPrep 10 minCook 12 minServes 4

Juicy turkey burgers topped with creamy avocado — a lighter burger that still satisfies.

Ingredients

1½ lb ground turkey
1 avocado, sliced
4 burger buns
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps

Mix the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper just until combined.
Form 4 patties, slightly wider than the buns.
Cook in hot oil for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
Toast the buns, top the burgers with avocado and serve.

Serve with: sweet potato fries and a lime slaw.

Handle the patties gently and do not press them in the pan, or they dry out.

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Tips & mistakes

Mix the turkey just until combined — overworking makes dense, tough burgers that chew like meatloaf.
Make the patties slightly wider than the buns; they shrink as they cook and end up the right size.
Don't press the patties in the pan — pressing squeezes out the juice and leaves a dry burger.
Let the burgers rest 3 minutes before serving so the juices settle back into the meat instead of running onto the plate.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know they are done? Cut into the thickest part: the meat should be cooked through with no pink, and the juices run clear. A thermometer is more reliable: look for 165°F in the center.

Can I grill them instead? Yes: oil the grates well and handle gently; turkey patties are softer than beef. Chill the shaped patties for 20 minutes first so they hold together on the grill.

Can I freeze the patties? Yes: shape, stack with parchment between them, and freeze up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge overnight. Cook from thawed, not frozen, or the outside burns before the center cooks.

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