Mexican Turkey Burgers with Pico de Gallo

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 30 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* Pico de Gallo
* 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
* 1/3 cup chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
* 1 lime, juiced
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* salt and pepper to taste
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* Turkey Burgers
* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1 egg
* 1/2 onion, minced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon cumin
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley


DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, the 1/3 cup chopped onion, 2 of the 4 cloves of minced garlic, serrano chile pepper, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir in salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
2. Place the ground turkey in a bowl. Add the egg, the 1/2 onion, minced, remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, coriander, celery salt, chili powder, cumin, and chopped parsley. Using your hands, work the mixture until all ingredients are evenly blended. Form mixture into 4 patties.
3. Heat a large, non-stick skillet for medium-high heat. Cook the turkey burgers for 5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear. Reduce the heat as necessary during cooking. Serve with Pico de Gallo salsa.