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Salsa Verde Turkey Burger

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Salsa Verde Turkey Burger

Last year I tried tomatillos for the first time and I really enjoyed them. I have been keeping my eyes open for them and when I came across them at the farmers market on the weekend I picked some up right away. Of course the first thing that I made was some salsa verde and while I was enjoying it I remembered seeing this recipe for salsa verde turkey burgers on Prudence Pennywise . I liked the sound of pretty much everything about these burgers from the turkey to the salsa verde to the pepperjack cheese to the avocado to the way that it used the cilantro and I would even get to use some more green tomatoes! The salsa verde burgers did not hold together too well but they were super moist and they tasted great! I have been enjoying avocados lately and I would not have thought to combine them with mayonnaise but it was a fabulous combination that went well in this burger. Normally I would have just chopped up the cilantro and mixed it in with the burger but I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was as a fresh garish in the burger. The tartness of the green tomatoes complimented the other flavours of the burgers nicely. These burgers may have been a bit messy but they were oh so tasty!

Salsa Verde Turkey Burger

Salsa Verde Turkey Burger

Prep Time:15 minutes Cook Time:10 minutes Total Time:25 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde
  • 4 slices pepperjack cheese
  • 1 avocado (pitted and scooped)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 4 buns/rolls
  • green tomatoes (sliced) or pickled green tomatoes (sliced)
  • cilantro (optional)
directions
  1. Mix the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs and salsa verde in a bowl.
  2. Form 4 patties and place them on a broiling pan.
  3. Broil until cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Place the cheese slices on the patties and broil until melted, about 1 minute.
  5. Mix the avocado, mayonnaise and garlic and mash the avocado to the desired consistency.
  6. Serve the burger in a bun with the avocado mayonnaise, cilantro and sliced green tomatoes.
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  4. Aggie says

    August 19, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Oh I wanted to tell you…I read somewhere that a trick to keeping turkey burgers together is to throw them in the refrigerator for an hour or two before you cook them. That’s if you’ve got the time …

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  6. Paula says

    August 20, 2008 at 12:12 am

    Kevin, would you consider moving near me? That way, you could, you know, cook for your new neighbor? 🙂 This looks utterly delicious! I love salsa verde, and the way you’ve made this recipe is just terrific. YUM!

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  13. kimberleyblue says

    August 20, 2008 at 2:59 am

    You eat so many delicious things, and seemingly, every single day. Yum! Makes me feel bad about my pizza pocket dinner last night (though I did caramalize some onions and melt some cheese for toppings).

    This looks great!

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  15. Holly says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:00 am

    Those look like a very fresh and interesting alternative to the usual “burger,” and the fact that there’s avocado involved–I’m definitely sold!

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  16. javagirlkt's cookin' says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:03 am

    I just made turkey burgers last night (greek with spinach, feta, oregano, red onion….), with similar results! They don’t hold together well, but they were so moist and tender and tasty. I don’t know why people are afraid to use turkey because of the low fat content/dryness…… Mine were the best burgers I’ve ever had, better than any regular beef burger!

    Maybe we will have to try ground chicken sometime…. maybe with some tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella?

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  19. cakebrain says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:27 am

    mmm. I don’t think turkey burgers are so great tasting on their own, but with your salsa verde and cheese, it looks more than appetizing and chock full of flavour!

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  25. diva says

    August 20, 2008 at 8:05 am

    i’m intrigued with this. looks great and such interesting ingredients working together. i find that really moist burgers sometimes don’t hold too well but doesn’t ever discount on the taste. 😀

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  34. Elly says

    August 20, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    That is one beautiful burger, Kevin! I don’t like mayo but I think combining the avocado with some strained yogurt or sour cream would be creamy and delicious. Yum.

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  38. Mike of Mike's Table says

    August 20, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    I was a little skeptical about this burger coming in, but I was sold very quickly. The whole thing sounds like it would be incredibly flavorful. I hope I can find some tomatillos–I’d really like to try this

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  42. Dee says

    August 20, 2008 at 2:04 pm

    Oh, I wish I spotted this earlier! I completely bypassed the tomatillos at the store because I didn’t know what to do with them. Your burger looks great, Kevin.

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  46. Grace says

    August 20, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    pepper jack, cilantro, avocado, salsa verde…yep, this has all the makings of my ideal burger. i know people say it all the time, but your picture truly and honestly has my mouth watering. 🙂

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  48. Terry B says

    August 20, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    Even though tomatillos are readily available here in Chicago, I have yet to try them. Your salsa verde may be the inspiration I need. And the burgers sound great! My own take on spicy turkey burgers uses chili powder, cumin, fresh jalapeño peppers and cilantro for the heat and flavor.

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  64. Mary Ellen says

    August 21, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    Hi! I recently discovered your blog and really enjoy it. Your pictures are great too.

    I love tomatillos and have several recipes using them in my blog – chicken with tomatillos and roasted poblanos, and a recipe I made up myself for creamy tomatillo sauce for enchiladas. Yum! Feel free to check it out.

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  68. lindaloohoo says

    August 28, 2008 at 3:13 am

    personally i think EVERYTHING goes well with mayonaise. it’s like the little black dress of the food world.
    i may have just mis-spelled mayonaise. again.
    these burgers look splendid and something i might actually be able to make.

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  72. Anonymous says

    August 23, 2012 at 1:57 am

    I made this tonight! DELICIOUS is all I got to say! I had 98% the ingredients and I am happily full now. Will make again!
    TW in MD

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  73. Roxanne says

    August 31, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Kevin… big kudos for this one, can't wait for my family to come again.. menu already started for the weekend… recovering from surgery and building up my yummie recipies… x

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