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Fresh Turkey Burger Bowls with Creamy Avocado and Quinoa

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A quick, healthy, and satisfying bowl featuring lean turkey burgers, fluffy quinoa, and creamy avocado, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup uncooked white quinoa (170 g), rinsed
  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (10 g)
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin (2 g)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 g) – optional
  • 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens (60 g)
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (30 g) – optional

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove bitterness. Add quinoa to a medium saucepan with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, cumin, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined, avoiding overmixing.
  3. Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about ¾ inch thick.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for about 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and burgers are browned. Add more oil if pan gets dry.
  5. While burgers cook, slice avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, and roughly chop spinach or mixed greens. Zest and juice the lime, reserving zest for quinoa and juice for drizzling.
  6. Stir lime zest and a pinch of salt into the cooked quinoa to brighten flavor.
  7. Assemble bowls by layering lime-zested quinoa, turkey burger crumbles or whole patties, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese if using. Drizzle with lime juice and a little olive oil.
  8. Garnish with extra cilantro or black pepper if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the turkey to keep burgers tender. Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness. Slice avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Use a cast iron skillet for best sear or nonstick pan as alternative. Quinoa can be substituted with brown rice, farro, couscous, or cauliflower rice. Turkey can be swapped with ground chicken or lean beef. Omit feta for dairy-free option.

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