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California Turkey Burgers

September 29, 2020 by Lindsay 48 Comments

These California Turkey Burgers are packed with delicious flavors thanks to the addition of avocado, roasted red peppers and bacon! Perfect for grilling season!

These California Turkey Burgers are packed with delicious flavors thanks to avocado, roasted red peppers and bacon. Perfect for grilling season!

Hi Friends!

Time for another month of Recipe Redux!

The theme for this month was spring cleaning. Here’s the prompt:

Go through your pantry, cupboards, freezer, or fridge; what ‘treasures’ have you found? Pick an ingredient/spice/condiment that’s been hanging out for a while and give it the attention it needs. Share a healthy recipe made using your new-found pantry prize.

I’m actually pretty good about cleaning out my pantry but sometimes I find things lurking in the back of my fridge so I checked my shelves and sure enough, I found some roasted red peppers that my mom bought while she was in town. I really like roasted red peppers and typically I like to roast my own, but until lately it had been forever since I’d done it. For the past few weeks I’ve gotten back into the swing of it because they’re one of Squish’s favorite foods….but anyways, I found this jar and knew I needed to use it up!

With grilling season upon us, I knew I wanted to make something we could make on the grill and burgers came to mine. I don’t like beef burgers but I do enjoy a good turkey burger every once and a while so I decided to make those, with a California spin in honor of my upcoming trip to Cali. That trip is now over, but I made these a few weeks ago when I was getting excited about it!

These California Turkey Burgers are packed with delicious flavors thanks to avocado, roasted red peppers and bacon. Perfect for grilling season!

Of course, it ended up raining the day I made these so I made them in the oven, but you could easily make them on the grill. I added some typical burger toppings to the inside of the burger to change things up – roasted red peppers, avocado, bacon, etc.

Here’s how you make them:

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California Turkey Burgers

California Turkey Burgers
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★★★★★

4.7 from 3 reviews

An easy burger filled with flavor thanks to the bacon, avocado and roasted red peppers.

  • Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 strips bacon, diced
  • ¼ cup diced avocado
  • ¼ cup diced roasted red peppers
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp crumbled feta
  • Optional toppings: avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, peppers
  • Bun or lettuce for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients through feta in a large bowl.
  2. Mix by hand until well combined.
  3. Form into 6-8 patties.
  4. Grill until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  5. OR
  6. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 min, flipping once (or until 165 degrees F is reached internally).
  7. Serve with desired toppings on a bun or lettuce.

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Feel free to add or subtract mix-ins to fit your taste. Also make sure your mix-ins are pretty finely diced before mixing to make it easier for the burgers to stick together.

These California Turkey Burgers are packed with delicious flavors thanks to avocado, roasted red peppers and bacon. Perfect for grilling season!

Be sure to check out the link-up below to see how others turned their spring cleaning into a new recipe!

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About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    April 21, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    This looks delicious! I adore grilling season, it always seems like there are fewer dishes to wash!

    Reply
  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    April 21, 2015 at 3:29 AM

    anything with avocado on top is a win in my book! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jennifer F says

    April 21, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Those would sure hit the spot!

    Reply
  4. jill conyers says

    April 21, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    This looks like a turkey burger my beef loving family would enjoy. It’s the avocado. You can’t go wrong with avocado.

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Everything about this recipe looks delicious, especially with our perfect grilling weather! Bacon + avocado = perfection!

    Reply
  6. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Ahhh these sound so good! A burger with bacon AND avocado in it?! Mouthwatering.

    Reply
  7. Natalie @ Never Serious Blog says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    This seriously looks amazing! I can’t get enough burgers lately with all this great weather!

    Reply
  8. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    April 21, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Usually I’m good at repurposing leftovers and rogue ingredients from past recipes but I too will find that random tupperware of leftover frosting that I swore I’d use on something, or the container with 1/4 cup left of some sauce. Burgers are a great way to use up some of the fresh produce! ANd I do love me burgers with avocado on top.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:50 PM

      the best kinda of burger for sure!

      Reply
  9. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 21, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    I can’t wait to start making my own burgers for the grill again this summer! I love coming up with weird combos and add-ins!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:49 PM

      one of the best parts of summer!

      Reply
  10. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    I love avocados. Definitely my favorite source of good fat. I live next to an avocado grove so I have access to farm fresh everyday. These look yummy!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:49 PM

      so jealous!

      Reply
  11. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Ooh – I’m with you – I love roasted red peppers and usually have a jar in the pantry. I go thru a phase and then I forget about them. I made plain turkey burgers last night and sure wish I made these instead – next time!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:49 PM

      next time indeed 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    We use ground turkey for everything and I’m excited to try these burgers to mix things up a bit!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:49 PM

      hope they’re a hit!

      Reply
  13. Amee says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    These burgers sound amazing Lindsay! Love the roasted peppers in there!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:49 PM

      thanks amee! can’t get enough of them lately!

      Reply
  14. Katie @ Mom's Kitchen Handbook says

    April 21, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    I often find turkey burgers to be really bland, so I’m looking forward to trying your version. Sounds packed with flavor. Thanks.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:48 PM

      hope you love it!

      Reply
  15. She Rocks Fitness says

    April 21, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    I always love a good turkey burger! Love all the flavors that you added into this one…DELISH and thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

    April 21, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    I love throwing roasted red peppers into pasta dishes for extra veg! This burger looks awesome and I hope your trip to California was wonderful 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:48 PM

      i put red peppers in pretty much everything 🙂

      Reply
  17. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    April 21, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    These look delicious! I just started putting slices of avocado on my burgers last summer. I don’t know why it took me so long to think of doing that.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:48 PM

      it’s the best topping!

      Reply
  18. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    April 21, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Dave is gong to love these!! He’s always looking for ways to spice up his boring turkey burgers!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:48 PM

      yay for delicious changes!

      Reply
  19. Sarah Grace says

    April 21, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    How how I love using turkey to make burgers! Mmm these look delicious Lindsay!

    Reply
  20. Emma @ Life's A Runner says

    April 21, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    This is so creative! I never would have thought to put burger toppings INSIDE the burger. So excited to make these for dinner this summer!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:47 PM

      woo hoo! can never have too many toppings. in the burger, on the burger…you get the idea!

      Reply
  21. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    April 21, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    So loving these!! My husband loves turkey burgers!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:47 PM

      whip him up a batch!

      Reply
  22. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    April 21, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    These sound amazing! I might make a variation of these tonight!!

    Are the plates sitting on wrapped packages?? So cool!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:47 PM

      glad you liked them. and the plates are just sitting on folded napkins!

      Reply
  23. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says

    April 21, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    My boyfriend loves peppers and avocados..so I think I’ll have to make these for him!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:47 PM

      hope he loves them!

      Reply
  24. Dawn says

    April 21, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    I was wondering if you had the nutritional break down for the actual burger patty>?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 22, 2015 at 10:05 AM

      i don’t but you can put the recipe into my fitness pal to find out!

      Reply
  25. GiGi Eats says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    OH YES! That looks like perfection, especially with the avocado on top!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:46 PM

      can never have too much avocado!

      Reply
  26. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    April 21, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    Yum!

    Reply
  27. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    April 22, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    So. Much. Yes.

    I salivated after pinning it and now see it in full force. Flavour perfection!

    Reply
  28. Danny says

    April 23, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    This looks awesome!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 23, 2015 at 5:19 PM

      Thanks Danny!

      Reply
  29. NJ-Cook4You says

    April 29, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    looks delicious. I ‘m going to make the burgers this weekend. Thanks for sharing

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:10 AM

      hope you like them!

      Reply

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