Burgers Verde

Burgers Verde
4.5 (2 ratings)
Fresh herbs, guacamole and lime zest give these burgers a bright, savory flavor.Recipe courtesy of Perdue
Prep Time
8
minutes
Cook Time
12
minutes
Servings
4
Burgers Verde
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 package perdue fresh ground chicken (1 lb.) or perdue fresh ground turkey breast (1 lb.)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 scallions, trimmed and minced
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup guacamole (optional)
  • lettuce, tomato, onion slices (optional)
Directions
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together chicken (or turkey), scallions, parsley, cilantro, garlic, lime zest, salt and pepper.
  3. Form into 4 patties.
  4. Grill 3 to 5 minutes per side until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°F.
  5. Toast buns during last 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Set a piece of lettuce, slice of tomato and slice of onion on each bun.
  7. Place a burger on each of the onion slices, top with some guacamole and serve.