parmesan turkey avocado burgers (amazing)

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I told you last week I wanted to try these chicken avocado burgers with a glass of wine and a porch on the next warm Sunday. 

Ah, ask and you shall receive! Last weekend rolled around us and brought a beautiful 73-degree Sunday. And so, we burgered!

Chris and I were inspired by the Laughing Spatula's, but actually changed them quite a bit due to a few major speed bumps: 

1. I don't have a grill. We did, however, use my Calphalon grill and then sit on the deck. So it was close. 

2. Trader Joe's didn't have ground chicken, so we used turkey.

3. I don't eat garlic

4. Or panko

5. Trader Joe's didn't have ripe avocados, so we used what I had left. 

And yet, they were still amazing. Truly. As a turkey burger connoisseur I consider myself pretty seasoned at evaluating them and I'd give these a top rating in moisture and flavor. I highly recommend them :)

Parmesan Turkey Avocado Burgers...

Ingredients:

1. lb. ground turkey

1/2 ripe avocado

1/2 c. grated parmesan 

Spices to taste (we used salt, pepper, cayenne and onion powder. I think cumin would also be a nice add if you're feeling TexMexish.)

To Make:

Mash avocado 

Mix turkey and mashed avocado in bowl 

Add in parm and mix well 

Add spices

Roll into ~10 small patties or five large patties

Grill (or grill pan at 325) until pink is gone (~8 minutes)

Top with pickles, arugula, tomato, mustard and ketchup if you're me. Or anything else you love if you're you :) 

We ate ours with a salad and baked sweet potatoes and couldn't have been happier while we sat on the deck with the warm air and a glass of white wine. 

Next up? I think these homemade popsicles are calling my name.

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