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Avocado-Alfalfa Turkey Burger

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Avocado-Alfalfa Turkey BurgerClaire Benoist

Tart, fruity pomegranate molasses brightens up the mellow turkey.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (available at Whole Foods)
1 Hass avocado
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 pound ground turkey (97 percent lean)
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
4 ounces alfalfa sprouts
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, combine ketchup and molasses; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, crush avocado with juice; season with salt. Form turkey into four patties. Coat a grill pan or grill rack with cooking spray. Grill patties over medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F, 20 minutes. Top each with 1 cheese slice. Divide ketchup mixture, burgers, tomatoes, avocado mixture and alfalfa sprouts among buns.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 479 calories per burger
17 g fat
5 g saturated fat
43 g carbohydrate
9 g fiber
46 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
TagsBurgerAvocadoVegetableGround TurkeyTurkeyPoultrySproutMonterey JackCheeseDairyMainDinnerNut FreeQuickEasyWeeknight MealsGrillingSelf

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