Spiced turkey burgers with guacamole recipe
A satisfying but light alternative to classic barbecue grub, this turkey burger recipe layers a chilli-spiced patty with crisp lettuce, sweet pepers and homemade guacamole, sandwiched in a soft burger bun. Give this turkey burger a go at your next barbecue!
See method- Serves 4
- 15 minutes to prepare, 10 mins to cook
- 426 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
- Healthy
Ingredients
For the guacamole
- 1 large avocado, diced
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 large garlic clove, crushed
- 8 vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
For the burgers
- 1/2tbsp light olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 2tbsp parsley
- 500g pack turkey mince
- 1 heaped tsp mild chilli powder
To serve
- 1 large red pepper, thickly sliced
- 1 red onion, thickly sliced
- burger buns, toasted
- lettuce to serve
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1795kJ 426.0kcal
- Fat
- 16g
- Saturates
- 4g
- Salt
- 1.1g
- Sugars
- 11g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 37.4gProtein 35.9gFibre 7.6g
Method
- Mix together the guacamole ingredients. Season and set aside for the moment.
- For the burgers, heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion and the remaining 2 garlic cloves for a few minutes.
- Allow them to cool, then tip into a bowl and add the parsley, mince and chilli powder. Season and mould into 4 burgers.
- Brush the burgers with oil and grill for about 4 minutes each side until cooked through, with no pink showing.
- Cook the pepper and onion slices on the barbecue, until softened.
- Serve in toasted buns with lettuce, the peppers and onions, and some guacamole.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. Always defrost and heat thoroughly before eating. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
