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    Home » Dinner » California Turkey Burgers

    California Turkey Burgers

    Published: May 27, 2017 · Modified: Mar 19, 2022 by Erica Julson · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    California Turkey Burger

    As a born and raised California girl, I can't resist California-ing all of my favorite recipes.

    Take this delicious California Cobb Salad or Avocado Hemp Seed Pesto, for example.

    What makes a recipe California-fied?

    Two main things:

    Avocado. + Sprouts.

    Add those two items to anything, and it's officially the California version.

    California Turkey Burger with Avocado and Sprouts

    So obviously, burgers were on the agenda for a California spin.

    These California Turkey Burgers have tons of delicious additions:

    • They're turkey instead of beef, for a lighter spin on things
    • The patties are loaded with fresh herbs. Basil, parsley, and lemon zest liven things up.
    • Topped with Monterey Jack cheese. For milder creamy flavor and texture.
    • Loaded with fresh vegetables. Cucumber, tomato, onion, sprouts, etc.
    • Mounded with creamy avocado mashed with a little mayo, garlic powder, and hot sauce.
    • Piled onto a brioche bun for an extra hardy burger.

    Once the patties are formed, they only cook for 7 minutes on each side. Then you can enjoy their deliciousness mounded on a sturdy brioche bun.

    California Turkey Burger with Creamy Avocado and Alfalfa Sprouts

     

    Recipe

    California Turkey Burgers

    4.3 from 6 votes
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    Prep20 minutes mins
    Cook15 minutes mins
    Total35 minutes mins
    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients 

    • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ cup minced parsley
    • ¼ cup minced basil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • Canola oil, for brushing
    • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
    • 4 brioche hamburger buns

    For topping:

    • Alfalfa sprouts
    • Thick tomato slices
    • Thinly sliced red onion
    • Cucumber slices
    • Mustard

    For Avocado Spread:

    • 2 avocados, diced
    • 2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • A few dashes of Tapatio hot sauce

    Instructions

    • Place the turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper, parsley, basil, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon zest. Use your hands to mix well, and then form into 4 patties. 
    • Heat a cast iron grill pan over high heat. Brush both sides of the burgers with canola oil, then grill for about 7 minutes per side. When you flip the burgers onto the second side, let cook for 2 minutes, then top with Monterey Jack cheese and let it melt while the burgers finish cooking. 
    • When the burgers are done cooking, remove them from the grill and let rest while you prepare the avocado spread.
    • To make the avocado spread, place the diced avocado in a bowl along with the mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and Tapatio. Mash well with a fork until smooth.
    • When you're ready to eat, spread some mustard on each bottom bun, top each with a turkey patty, tomato, onion, cucumber, and sprouts. Spread a generous amount of the avocado spread on each top bun, and top each of your burgers. Serve right away.
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    Hi, I'm Erica! Food & wellness lover, cooking enthusiast, and registered dietitian nutritionist. 

    My mission is to help you reclaim the joy of cooking at home by providing you with jaw-droppingly delicious recipes you'll want to make again and again.

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