Southwestern Turkey Burgers with Spicy Aioli

Step 1

Heat grill to medium high heat, about 400 degrees.

Step 2

To a food processor add, piquillo peppers, chipotle pepper, mayo, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and peppers are finely chopped. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl add avocado, lime juice, and salt. Using a fork, gently smash the avocado – be careful not to over smash you want it to be somewhat chunky. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl add ground turkey, diced onion, fresh cilantro, ground cumin, garlic cloves, egg, salt and pepper. Using your hands mix so everything is combined.

Step 5

Form ground turkey mixture into four equal patties.

Step 6

Place turkey burgers on grill, and grill for 4-5 minutes per side. (DO NOT push the burger with your spatula is pushes all the juices out) Remove from grill and let sit.

Step 7

Place whole wheat buns on grill and toast for 1 minute. Remove from grill.

Step 8

Assemble burger – bottom bun, lettuce, burger, tomato, guacamole, spicy mayo slathered onto top bun.

Step 9

Devour!