JALAPEÑO TURKEY BURGERS

I had the pleasure of leading a Whole 30 group in January (and will again in March!). It was amazing. And one of the things I love most about Whole 30 is it really makes you into a better cook! When you aren’t eating grains, dairy or legumes, you need to get creative with textures and flavors to keep things interesting and avoid food boredom. This extraordinary Jalapeño Turkey Burger is a perfect example.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey I prefer 85% lean, it has more fat which makes for a better burger! If your ground turkey has excess liquid, be sure to set on paper towels to remove the juices.
• 1/2-3/4 of one jalapeño pepper minced(I like it hot so I use 3/4)
• 1 medium size shallot peeled and minced
• zest and of one lime and 2 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 a teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• guacamole
• pico de gallo
• poached egg optional

Instructions

• Note: The ground turkey I buy is the consistency of hamburger. If yours seems to have extra liquid, set on paper towels to drain juices.
• Place turkey, herbs, spices and lime in bowl and use hands to mix well.
• Form into four patties.
• Place pan on medium heat.
• Add olive oil to bottom of pan.
• When pan is hot, place patties in pan and cook for about 5 minutes each side or until cooked through.
• Top with guacamole, pico de gallo and poached egg if desired!

Full Reading at https://www.theorganickitchen.org/jalapeno-turkey-burgers/

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