Jim Coleman Recipes

Southwestern Turkey Burger

For this recipe you will need:

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 1 cup mild salsa, strained & divided
• 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon chipotle-(or hotter if desired) flavored hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 gloves of garlic, minced
• kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 4 multi-grain rolls, halved horizontally,lightly toasted
• 4 large red leaf lettuce leaves

Mix ground turkey, 1/2 of the salsa, shallots, cilantro, 3 tablespoons oil, hot sauce, cumin, garlic salt, and pepper in large bowl.

Form turkey mixture into four patties.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. When hot add burgers; cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side.

Reduce heat to low. Saute until burgers are cooked through, about 4 minutes, turning occasionally.

Place roll bottoms on 4 plates. Place burgers on roll bottoms. Top each burger with 2 tablespoons of remaining salsa, lettuce leaves and top with roll tops.