CILANTRO TURKEY BURGERS WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE AND AVOCADO

Cilantro Turkey Burgers With Pepper Jack Cheese and Avocado image

Provided by Simply Fresh Cooking

Categories Grains

Time 13m

Yield 4 Burgers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
1 avocado, thinly sliced
4 slices tomatoes
12 canned jalapeno slices (optional)
4 whole wheat hamburger buns

Steps:

In a large bowl mix together turkey, cilantro, garlic, Worcestershire, paprika, cumin, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper, until combined. Form into 4 patties.
Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium-high heat; coat with the oil. Add burgers and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked to 170 degrees and no longer pink in the center. Place cheese slices on top of burgers and cover or tent with aluminum foil to melt cheese.
Place burgers on buns and top with avocado slices (1/4 of the avocado per person), jalapenos (if using), and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.6, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 724.2, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 34.8