Quinoa-Black Bean Turkey Burgers
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Ingredients
  • 15 ounce canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon grill seasoning, such asfire and flavor salmon rub
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 whole grain buns
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced or roughly mashed
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • lime wedges, for serving
Directions
  1. Place black beans in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or back of fork. Add turkey, quinoa, cilantro, egg, Salmon Rub, lime zest, cumin, and salt. Season with freshly ground black pepper and mix with hands until all ingredients are incorporated. Shape turkey into 6 burgers and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill burgers until charred on both sides (flipping only once), about 5 minutes per side, until meat thermometer registers 165°F when inserted in center of burger. Lightly grill cut sides of buns until lightly toasted and serve burgers with whole grain buns, avocado salsa and lime wedges.
  4. Prepare salsa by combining avocados, tomato, lime juice, and garlic. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside.