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    Posted on: Jul 9, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Spicy Mexican Turkey Burgers + Vegan Chipotle Cream Sauce (healthy-ish)

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    Spicy Mexican Turkey Burgers that are tender, juicy, and flavorful. It's perfect for a Summer BBQ, or all year round.
    Spicy Mexican Turkey Burger + Vegan Chipotle Cream Sauce

    I prefer turkey over chicken, hence a juicy Turkey Burger is my favorite burger to order when dining out. There are so many different variations of this burger, but one that's packed with Mexican flavors is my favorite kind.
    Spicy Mexican Turkey Burger + Vegan Chipotle Cream Sauce

    Oh, and the best part is the Chipotle Cream Sauce! The sauce is vegan! So how did I make it creamy? By adding avocado to the mix. It's guilt-free and tastes uh-mazing!

    My husband ate two burgers in one sitting, so yes they are hubby approved, and y'all know he's not easy to please. These turkey burgers are juicy and flavorful.
    Spicy Mexican Turkey Burger + Vegan Chipotle Cream Sauce

    They are easily customizable, so you can omit the cheese and go dairy-free, you can swap the brioche bun for a healthier whole wheat or gluten-free bun, or simply omit the bread and go low-carb/paleo. This is your burger, build it the way you want! Hope you guys love it.

    mexican turkey burger is:

    Delicious
    Spicy
    Flavorsome
    Healthy-ish (skip the cheese, go for a healthier bun)
    Versatile (opt for a healthier bun, such as whole wheat or gluten-free)
    Perfect with that Vegan Chipotle Cream Sauce (recipe below)
    Paleo/Low-Carb (skip the bun 🙂 )
    Ideal for Fourth of July, BBQ, Year Round

    how to make spicy mexican turkey burger step by step?

    Make the Vegan Sauce / Chop Veggies

    Add all the chipotle sauce ingredients to a food processor. Set aside.

    Slice the tomatoes and onions into rings. Set aside lettuce - I use Organic Living Butter Lettuce.

    Prepare the Turkey

    In a large bowl, add the ground turkey and spices. Use your hands to mix everything up.

    Split the turkey mixture into 4 sections, so roughly ¼ pound each.

    Form 4 patties. Heat a skillet on medium heat, once hot, spray avocado oil. Place 2 patties on a cast-iron skillet. Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes. Alternatively, you can barbecue the turkey burgers.

    Flip. You should have a nice sear.

    Once flipped, place a slice of cheese on the burger. Cover with a lid, and the cheese will melt. At this time, you can lower the heat very slightly if need be.

    On a heated skillet/grill, place the buns. I used brioche, but for a healthier option go for whole wheat, or your favorite gluten-free bun.

    Build your burger

    Spread chipotle sauce on the bottom half of the bun.

    Then place the burger patty and cheese, followed by lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Spread chipotle sauce on the other half of the bun and top. Your burger is ready to devour.

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    Spicy Mexican Turkey Burgers + Vegan Chipotle Cream Sauce

    Spicy Mexican Turkey Burgers that are tender, juicy, and flavorful. It's perfect for a Summer BBQ, or all year round.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Servings: 4 burgers
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Calories: 685kcal
    Author: Nisha

    Ingredients

    for the Vegan Chipotle Cream Sauce

    • 1 avocado
    • 2 tablespoon cilantro
    • 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • pinch of black pepper
    • 6 tablespoon water

    for the Turkey

    • 1 pound ground turkey, 93% lean, 99% lean will work too
    • 3 cloves chopped garlic
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    • ½ jalapeno deseeded, finely chopped
    • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

    for the Burger

    • 4 brioche buns, use whole wheat or gluten-free buns for a healthier option
    • fresh lettuce leaves, I like Organic Living
    • tomato, round slices
    • red onions, thin round slices
    • 4 havarti cheese slices, muenster or pepper jack would work well too

    Instructions

    Make the Vegan Sauce / Chop Veggies

    • Add all the chipotle sauce ingredients to a food processor. Set aside.
    • Slice the tomatoes and onions into rings. Set aside lettuce - I use Organic Living Butter Lettuce.

    Prepare the Turkey

    • In a large bowl, add the ground turkey and spices. Use your hands to mix everything up.
    • Split the turkey mixture into 4 sections, so roughly ¼ pound each.
    • Form 4 patties. Heat a skillet on medium heat, once hot, spray avocado oil. Place 2 patties on a cast-iron skillet. Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes. Alternatively, you can barbecue the turkey burgers.
    • Flip. You should have a nice sear.
    • Once flipped, place a slice of cheese on the burger. Cover with a lid, and the cheese will melt. At this time, you can lower the heat very slightly if need be.
    • On a heated skillet/grill, place the buns. I used brioche, but for a healthier option go for whole wheat, or your favorite gluten-free bun.

    Build your Turkey Burger

    • Spread chipotle sauce on the bottom half of the bun.
    • Then place the burger patty and cheese, followed by lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Spread chipotle sauce on the other half of the bun and top. Your burger is ready to devour.

    Notes

    • for a dairy-free option, skip the cheese.
    • for a healthier burger, skip brioche bread and opt for a whole wheat bun, or gluten-free bun.
    • for a paleo / low-carb option, skip the bun and go for a lettuce bun.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 685kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 45gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 1388mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1273IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 256mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Burgers, Turkey Burger
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