Recipe: Garlicky Green Turkey Burgers

With spring finally turning into summer, what better way to be outside than to grill up some spicy turkey burgers?

These turkey burgers are “green” because they have lots of delicious green ingredients added to them for extra flavor.

Garlicky Green Turkey Burgers
Makes 4
Time: under 30 minutes

Ingredients
1 pound hormone-free ground turkey breast
4 green onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño, minced with seeds
2 T chopped cilantro
1 t salt
1/2 t fresh ground pepper
4 hamburger buns
1 T butter, softened to room temp
4 pieces romaine
1/2 avocado, sliced lengthwise

1. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.

2. Heat grill to medium high heat. Put the burgers on the hot grill and close cover. Cook about 5 minutes on each side.

3. While the burgers cook, spread each half of the buns with butter. After turning the burgers, place the buns on the top shelf of the grill to slightly toast them.

4. When the burgers are done, place them on the toasted buns with a slice of romaine and some avocado.

For a complete quick and easy grilled meal, serve these turkey burgers with Chili Lime Grilled Corn on the Cob and Strawberry Citrus Salad.