Turkey Burger with Avocado (Printable)
A flavorful turkey burger with creamy avocado and fresh toppings, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Toppings & Assembly
10 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
11 - 4 whole wheat burger buns
12 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
13 - 4 leaves romaine lettuce
14 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix gently until just incorporated.
02 - Divide the turkey mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a burger patty.
03 - Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for 5 to 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - While cooking, toss avocado slices with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to prevent browning.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns if desired.
06 - Spread mayonnaise, if using, on the bottom bun. Layer with lettuce, turkey patty, tomato slices, red onion, and avocado. Finish with the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with preferred side dishes.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Ready start-to-table in 30 minutes, no complicated steps or patience required.
- Turkey stays lean and juicy because you're not overworking the meat, and that makes all the difference in texture.
- The avocado and lemon juice combo prevents that oxidized brown look, plus it tastes like you actually know what you're doing.
02 -
- The moment you overwork your turkey mixture, it becomes tough—treat it like you're being gentle with something fragile, because you are.
- Lemon juice on avocado isn't just about looks; it's the flavor unlock that ties the whole burger together and prevents that metallic taste oxidized avocado gets.
03 -
- Make your patties a few hours ahead and refrigerate them—the cold helps them hold together on the pan and cook more evenly.
- A meat thermometer removes all doubt about doneness; turkey chicken can harbor bacteria if undercooked, but 165°F is the safe target every single time.