Salsa Verde Burger with Avocado

Here is one of my favorite healthy burger recipes…because who can survive the Spring and Summer grilling seasons without burgers!?   ENJOY

Salsa Verde Burger with Avocado

1 avocado, halved and pitted

1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 pound lean ground turkey

1/2 cup salsa verde

4 slices reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese (about 4 ounces)

4 gluten-free buns

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

2 small tomatoes, sliced

 

1. In a small bowl, mix the avocado, yogurt, and garlic with a fork. It will be a little chunky. Season with salt.
2. In another bowl, combine the turkey and salsa. Make 4 patties and cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes on one side.
3. Flip and top with 1 slice cheese. Cover and cook another 4 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle.
4. Spread avocado onto lower half of the bun then top with cilantro. then add the turkey patty, tomato slices. and your bun top!