Turkey and Bean Burrito Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold leftover white or brown rice
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• Palmful chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, half a palmful
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, half a palmful
• 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 red leaf lettuce leaves
• 1 ripe tomato, sliced
• 4 crusty rolls, split

Preparation

1. Combine rice, meat and beans with spices and grill seasoning. Form 4 big patties, then heat 1 tablespoon oil (a turn of the pan) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Cook patties 7 to 8 minutes on each side.
3. While burgers cook, combine avocado with garlic, lime zest and juice, jalapeño and red onion.
4. Mash to roughly combine, then stir in the sour cream.
5. Place burgers on buns with lettuce and tomato, and top with sour cream guacamole.

Preparation Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

16 minutes

Serves

Yield 4 servings

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