guacamole burger.

ground turkey (1 1/2 lbs)

1/2 c. salsa

1/2 bell pepper, chopped in small pieces

1 T cumin

1 t. chili powder

1 lime, juiced

1- 2 T fresh chopped cilantro

1 recipe for guacamole

cheese- suggested: cheddar, montery jack or pepper jack

whole wheat hamburger buns

lettuce, tomato, onion, all optional

Combine salsa, cumin, chili powder, lime juice and cilantro. Add ground turkey to salsa mixture. When salsa mixture is totally incorporated into the ground turkey, score the meat into fourths or sixths (depending on your burger size preference). Shape your burgers with your hands into round patties- about 1/2" to 3/4" thick.

If you are going to grill your burgers, clean your grill grate and then spray it with cooking spray before lighting. Or use a paper towel lightly soaked with oil to grease the grill grate. Turn your grill on and let it heat up to high heat. Place the burgers on the grill over direct heat. Cook 5 to 6 minutes per side. Flip only once. Do not press down on the burgers with a spatula while cooking- this will just dry your burgers out. Use an instant read thermometer to unsure burgers are done- 160 degrees. Top burgers with cheese of your choice and cook another minute to melt the cheese. You can also cook burgers in a skillet or under the broiler.

Build your burger- toast whole wheat buns if desired and top with burger and cheese. Add a generous amount of guacamole to your burger. Top with lettuce, tomato and onion if desired.

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