Southwest Turkey Burgers with Zucchini

Southwest Turkey Burgers with Zucchini

Moist turkey and zucchini patties with chili powder, cumin, garlic, and onion in burgers with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and chipotle mayo!

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ingredients

For the turkey patties:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 cup zucchini, grated and squeezed of excess liquid
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon (smoked) paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

For the burgers:

• 4 slices pepper-jack cheese
• 4 buns (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 4 leaves of lettuce
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1/4 cup guacamole (link) (or avocado slices)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chilies in adobo

directions

For the turkey patties:

1. Mix the turkey, zucchini, breadcrumbs, chipotle chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, divide into 4 equal pieces and form into patties.

For the burgers:

2. Cook the patties by grilling, or pan frying over medium-high heat or broiling, until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side.
3. Place the cheese on top of the patties and let it melt before removing from heat.
4. Assemble the burgers with the buns, lettuce, tomato slices, guacamole and the mixture of the mayo and chipotle chilies in adobo, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 423, Fat 34g (Saturated 9g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 111mg, Sodium 722mg, Carbs 33g (Fiber 2g, Sugars 6g), Protein 35g

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