Cumin and Citrus Turkey Burgers

Name: Cumin and Citrus Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 avocado (mashed); 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon); 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from ½ a lemon); 1/3 cup basil leaves (chopped); 1 pound ground turkey meat; 2 1/2 teaspoons Giada's Chicken and Turkey Rub (mixed well); 4 potato buns (toasted); 1 on the vine tomato (sliced); 4 leaves bibb lettuce

10 MINPrep Time

10 MINCook Time

4Servings

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

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Turkey burgers can be so much more than just a low-fat alternative to beef. Adding citrus makes these a lighter, brighter meal with sunny California flavor.

Cumin and Citrus Turkey Burgers

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

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Ingredients

For the spread:

1 avocado (mashed)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from ½ a lemon)
1/3 cup basil leaves (chopped)

For the burgers:

1 pound ground turkey meat
2 1/2 teaspoons Giada's Chicken and Turkey Rub (mixed well)
4 potato buns (toasted)
1 on the vine tomato (sliced)
4 leaves bibb lettuce

Instructions

Preheat a grill pan over medium high heat. Oil the grill.
In a small bowl mix together the avocado, lemon zest and juice and the basil. Set aside.
Divide the turkey into 4 equal patties. Season all sides generously with the chicken and turkey rub. Place the patties on the grill pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through.
Place a piece of lettuce on the bottom of each bun. Top the lettuce with a patty and a slice of tomato. Spread some of the avocado mash on the cut side of the top bun. Place on top of the burger and serve.