Fajita Turkey Burgers

Submitted by SkinnyMinnie

"From Cooking Light magazine. You can use the pre-chopped onion and peppers if you like, to make this quicker. Garnish these burgers with your favorite toppings....tomatoes, lettuce, onion, etc."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup tomatillo salsa
• 2 tablespoons avocados, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 slices white bread
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 egg white
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted

directions

1. Combine the tomatillo salsa, avocado, and cilantro in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Place bread slices in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 cup.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and spray with nonstick spray.
4. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté for 5 min or until tender.
5. Stir in 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning and 1/8 tsp salt. Cool.
6. Combine breadcrumbs, onion mixture, remaining 1 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning, remaining 1/8 tsp salt, tomato paste, turkey, and egg white in a large bowl.
7. Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 3/4-inch thick patty.
8. Heat pan over medium heat and recoat with nonstick spray.
9. Add patties and cook for 4 min on each side or until done.
10. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun, top with 1 1/2 tbsp of the salsa mixture and top half of the bun.

Reviews

[Sandee]

Best burger ever. So tasty. They whole family loved it.

 

[LifeIsGood]

These are terrific! Sometimes turkey burgers are dry and lacking in flavor. This recipe provides the exact opposite. I really loved the flavor from the faijita seasoning and cooked veggies. Perfect! I couldn't find tomatilla salsa so I combined avocado, cilantro and chopped tomatoes instead. Made for Healthy Choices tag game.

 

[LARavenscroft]

Made for Zaar Cookbooks Tag. These are excellent turkey burgers. Very easy, low in fat and very tasty. Because of a food allergy, I used 1/2 cup of oatmeal in place of the bread and they worked just fine. Have never sauteed veggies for a burger before ~ it really brings out their flavors. Will be making these again. Thanks for posting this SkinnieMinnie!

 

[SEvans]

Holy Huge Burgers.... These burgers are very very tasty and juicy and the best part is - there's no fat.... these are Good AND good for you... I highly recommend everyone give them a try.... YUMM

 

[Hazeleyes]

Delicious! I even skipped the tomato paste as I didn't have any on hand. Didn't add any salt either. I did melt white cheddar cheese on top at the end of cooking...very good!