Mexican Turkey Burgers with Pico de Gallo recipe

4 servings

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

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

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.

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.

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.