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Fajita Turkey Burgers

- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 29g
- Total Fat
- 10g
- Saturated Fat
- 2.5g
- Carbohydrates
- 34g
- Dietary Fiber
- 6g
- 1/4 cup tomatillo salsa
- 2 tbsp avocado, chopped
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tsp fuego spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 egg white
- 4 hamburger buns
- Combine 1/4 cup of tomatillo salsa, 2 tablespoons of chopped avocado, and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro. Set aside.
- Place 2 slices of whole wheat bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and coat pan with cooking spray.
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped onions and 1 cup of chopped red bell peppers. Saute for 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of fuego spice and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Set aside to cool.
- Combine 1 cup of breadcrumbs, onion mixture with 1 1/2 teaspoons of fuego spice, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 pound of ground turkey, and 1 egg white in a large bowl.
- Knead mixture thoroughly.
- Dampen your hands, and divide turkey mixture into four equal portions. Shape each into a 3/4-inch thick patty.
- Heat pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
- Add patties, and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until done.
- Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun.
- Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salsa mixture and the remaining buns.
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