Wild Turkey Burger

These Wild Turkey Burgers are a flavorful, nutritious twist on the classic burger, infused with spices and served with a refreshing avocado salsa. Perfect for a hearty meal that aligns with Paleo principles, this dish is both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Ground wild turkey - 300 grams
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Ripe avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large, for wrapping

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground wild turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties, about 1.5 cm thick.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through and nicely browned.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the avocado salsa by combining the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Gently mix to combine and season with a pinch of salt if desired.
5. Once the turkey patties are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.
6. To serve, place each turkey patty on a large lettuce leaf and top with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa. Wrap the lettuce around the burger and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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