Zucchini Turkey Burgers with Avocado Salsa

These turkey zucchini burgers are a tasty and healthy take on regular burgers. Adding grated zucchini gives the dish moisture and nutrition, and the avocado salsa gives each bite a cool, creamy kick. Great for a healthy and filling meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 cup grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 whole wheat burger buns
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Lettuce leaves for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine ground turkey, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, chopped red onion, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper

Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates

Grill the turkey burgers for about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center

While the burgers are cooking, prepare the avocado salsa

In a bowl, combine diced avocado, diced tomato, diced red onion, and fresh lime juice

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Toast the whole wheat burger buns on the grill for a minute or two until lightly browned

Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a turkey burger patty, and a generous spoonful of avocado salsa

Top with the other half of the bun, and serve your zucchini turkey burgers with a side of extra avocado salsa

Enjoy your lean and delicious turkey burgers with a zesty avocado twist!