I’m truly not sure if it can get any better than this amazingly moist, healthy and delish burger! Had these on repeat to get the recipe right and they were a hit! Perfect for leftover lunch the next day as a burger or burger bowl salad! For Harissa, I love the brand Mina for something that is readily available and a little bit spicy. I also enjoy Rose Harissa from Belazu Ingredient Co as it’s a bit more savory. You can find that one online.
Harissa Turkey Burgers with Avocado Cream
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Turkey Burgers:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion or medium shallot
- 3 cloves garlic
- Kosher salt
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp each cumin and dry mustard
- 1 tsp each paprika and garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup harissa adjust as needed based on spiciness desired and brand used
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup arugula
- 4 slices roasted red pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
Avocado Cream:
- 2 avocados pitted and diced
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup avocado mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- Dash of kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion and garlic. Season with 1 tsp kosher salt. Sauté 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Turn heat off and allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey through next 8 ingredients (through breadcrumbs). Add cooled onion mixture. Using a spatula or spoon, combine well, making sure everything is well incorporated.
- Form into four equal sized patties.
- Heat grill or nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook burgers for 5-6 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. In the last 2 minutes of cooking on the second side, add sliced cheese so it can melt.
- While burgers are cooking, prepare avocado cream. Place all ingredients in food processor blender. Blend until well combined.
- While burgers are cooking, prepare avocado cream.
- Top bottom of bun with avocado cream. Top with arugula and turkey burger. Add roasted bell pepper and top of burger.
- Serve with fries or salad.
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