Best Mexican Turkey Burgers With Pico De Gallo Recipes

MEXICAN-INSPIRED TURKEY BURGERS

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We love burgers on the grill, but turkey burgers can be bland and beef burgers can be fatty. To create these burgers, I used a spice combination from a taco recipe and then tinkered with cheeses and different toppings. -Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup salsa, divided
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
4 hamburger buns, split
1/2 cup torn curly endive
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup salsa, cheese, paprika, oregano, cumin, sugar, garlic powder, thyme, salt and cayenne. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four burgers., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., In a small bowl, combine sour cream and remaining salsa. Place burgers on buns; top with endive, tomato and sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LIME CILANTRO TURKEY BURGERS WITH FRESH PICO DE GALLO

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Make and share this Lime Cilantro Turkey Burgers With Fresh Pico De Gallo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Taitertot

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 lime, zest of
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
pepper
5 ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

For Pico: Combine all vegetables. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and stir. For best taste, allow to chill for an hour.
For burgers: Mix all ingredients together except for salt and pepper, and form into six medium patties. Sprinkle freshly ground pepper and salt on both sides, to taste. Grill on medium high for about ten minutes, flipping once. Juice should run clear. For a fresh new take, serve burger bun-less with the pico. Or, serve on bun with monteray jack cheese and pico. Great with grilled pineapple and rice.
NOTE: make sure the jalepenos are completely seeded, and that the white inner ribs have been removed.