Turkey Burgers with Avocado Salsa
Juicy turkey burgers with fresh avocado salsa—your keto-friendly upgrade to the classic burger. Big flavor, low carbs, and totally weeknight-worthy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey mix of dark and white meat
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour for keto version
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ripe avocados diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into 4 equal-sized patties without overworking the meat.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook turkey burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- In a separate bowl, gently combine diced avocados, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice to make the salsa.
- Season avocado salsa with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve turkey burgers topped with avocado salsa. Skip the bun or use lettuce wraps for keto.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce into the turkey mix. Make it keto by swapping breadcrumbs for almond flour and skipping the bun. Serve with a side of leafy greens or roasted cauliflower.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.5mg
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