Mexican · Dinner
Grilled Turkey Burger with Green Sauce
Ground turkey patty grilled over direct heat and topped with a blended tomatillo-avocado-jalapeño salsa verde, melted Monterey Jack, shredded cabbage, and sliced onion inside a toasted brioche bun. The salsa verde brings tart, herbal heat while the lean patty keeps the burger light.
$5
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
615Calories
42.3gProtein
34.9gFat
33.8gCarbs
9.4gSugar
5.9gFiber
1140mgSodium
209mgChol
11.6gSat Fat
980mgPotassium
270mgCalcium
3.6mgIron
1.4mcgVitamin B12
24mgVitamin C
gluten-free-adaptable
protein-rich
high-fiber
mediterranean
thirty-min-meals
hidden-gems
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat the ground turkey dry and shape into a 3/4-inch thick patty with a shallow center dimple. Season both sides with half the salt and all the pepper.
2
Blitz
Combine the tomatillo, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and remaining salt in a blender; pulse until smooth and pale green.
3
Grill
Brush the patty with olive oil and grill over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side until deep marks form and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4
Melt
Lay the Monterey Jack over the patty during the final minute of grilling; close the lid until fully melted.
5
Char
Place the split brioche bun cut-side down on medium heat for 1 minute until golden brown with light char.
6
Rest
Transfer the patty to a plate and rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
7
Build
Spread green sauce on the bottom bun, add the patty, onion, and cabbage, then spoon more sauce over the top and close the bun.
8
Plate
Set the burger on a plate with remaining sauce alongside.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 400g400g ground turkey
- 200g200g tomatillo
- 11 avocado
- 11 jalapeño
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp cilantro
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp lime juice
- 56g56g onion
- 40g40g cabbage
- 56g56g Monterey Jack cheese
- 140g140g brioche bun
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
