
Naked Turkey and Smashed Avocado Burger

Yes, we all love a good burger. But some days, we can do without the bun and be just fine!
Whatever the reason, sometimes a burger without the bread is the way to go. This lettuce-wrapped turkey burger layers herby smashed avocado and a spicy mayo sauce. We promise you won’t miss the bun!
Recipe:
Naked Turkey and Smashed Avocado Burger
Serves 4
Ingredients
Turkey Burger
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Sliced tomato for topping
- Lettuce, for wrapping
Smashed Avocado
- 2 avocados, pitted
- 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Spicy Mayo
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add ground turkey, mayo, and seasonings. Mix gently until well incorporated. Make 4-inch diameter patties.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Serve with smashed avocado and tomato slices wrapped in lettuce, with Spicy Mayo dipping sauce on the side.
- For the smashed avocado, mash all the ingredients together in a bowl until fully incorporated.
- For the spicy mayo, mix together in a bowl and set aside.
Ingredients
Turkey Burger
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Sliced tomato for topping
- Lettuce, for wrapping
Smashed Avocado
- 2 avocados, pitted
- 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Spicy Mayo
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add ground turkey, mayo, and seasonings. Mix gently until well incorporated. Make 4-inch diameter patties.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Serve with smashed avocado and tomato slices wrapped in lettuce, with Spicy Mayo dipping sauce on the side.
- For the smashed avocado, mash all the ingredients together in a bowl until fully incorporated.
- For the spicy mayo, mix together in a bowl and set aside.