Turkey Burgers With Avocado | Whole30 Paleo Gluten-free Dairy-Free Recipe
Creamy avocado and sweet honey mustard make these turkey burgers feel indulgent, but this recipe is quite healthy and very DELICIOUS!
Chopping up ripe avocados and putting it into your burger patty might sound weird. Maybe it is. But it’s hard to explain what happens to these avocado turkey burgers when you cook them. They caramelize on the outside and have a creamy texture on the inside and it’s delicious! It’s a different twist on a turkey burger and if you like avocado, this recipe is for you!
Simple ingredients turned into a great recipe for a weeknight dinner.
{See recipes for other dietary needs below}
Chop your avocados and gather your seasonings. The recipe calls for fresh garlic, but I was out so I subbed garlic powder.
In a large bowl, combine avocados, ground turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Divide into fourths and form turkey mixture into 5 equal patties.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan on medium-high heat and add the turkey patties when the skillet begins to smoke a tiny bit.
Cook for 7-9 minutes per side. They are done when the juices run clear.
Place the turkey burgers onto hamburger buns and top with homemade honey mustard and any other toppings you enjoy.
Turkey burgers with avocado can be made to suit several different dietary needs.
Whole 30: Top with homemade mayo or another favorite Whole 30 spread and serve on a lettuce wrap
Gluten-Free: Serve on a gluten-free burger bun.
Dairy-Free: Just make sure your bun is dairy-free or eat the patty without a bun
Paleo: Top with your favorite Paleo-friendly spread and serve on a lettuce wrap
Turkey Avocado Burgers FAQs
Can I FREEZE Turkey Burgers with Avocado?
Guess what? You can freeze the burger patties after they are formed, thaw them when you’re ready to make them, and then cook them according to the recipe.
- After the ingredients are mixed together, form the burger patties
- Put the patties in a freezer bag or a vacuum seal bag separated by freezer paper.
- Label the bag and freeze flat to keep the shape of the burgers.
- They will last in the freezer for about 3 months.
Can I substitute Ground chicken in this recipe?
Sure! Ground chicken will work just fine.
RECIPE CARD
Turkey Burgers With Avocado | Whole30 Paleo Gluten-free Dairy-Free Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Grated garlic or 1 small clove
- 1 large Egg
- 3/4 cup Diced avocado or 1 medium avocado, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbs Avocado oil
- 4 Brioche buns or lettuce wraps
Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup Mayonaise
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/8 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat a medium sized cast iron skillet on medium heat.
- In a large bowl mix the ground turkey, onion powder, garlic, egg, and salt and pepper. It will be a bit sticky but that's okay!
- Gently mix the diced avocado into the turkey mixture until evenly distributed but be careful not to mash the avocado too much.
- Form the mixture into four equal patties. Because ground turkey is stickier than ground beef it can be hard to form into patties. Keep a small bowl of water next to you and dip your fingers in it if the turkey sticks to your hand.
- Add the tablespoon of oil to the cast iron skillet and heat until it shimmers. Add the turkey patties to the skillet. Once you set the patties in the skillet push down the middle of the patty to form a small divot. This will prevent the patties from puffing up when cooked and keep them flat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes. Turn and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the juices run clear.
- While the burgers are cooking, mix up the honey mustard sauce ingredients and set the sauce aside. Prepare any other toppings you might enjoy.
- Once the burgers are cooked, remove them from the pan and set aside to rest. Turn the skillet to low heat.
- Brush the inside of the burger buns with a little bit of the honey mustard sauce, and place them cut side down in the same skillet you cooked the burgers in. Cook until they are toasted and brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Brush the burger bun with more honey mustard, top with the avocado turkey burger, your favorite vegetable toppings, and a bit more honey mustard.
