Name: Green Chile Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 19 oz. pkg ground turkey ($4.49); 4 oz. can diced green chiles (drained, $0.69); 1/2 tsp ground cumin ($0.05); 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02); 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02); 2-3 green onions (sliced, $0.13); 2 oz pepper jack cheese (shredded, $0.61); 5 hamburger buns ($2.91); 1 large tomato (optional, $0.95); 1 large avocado (optional, $1.50)

These Green Chile Turkey Burgers can't be beat for a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner. Healthy, ready in about 30 minutes, and full of southwest flavor.

Ingredients

19 oz. pkg ground turkey ($4.49)

4 oz. can diced green chiles (drained, $0.69)

1/2 tsp ground cumin ($0.05)

1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)

1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)

2-3 green onions (sliced, $0.13)

2 oz pepper jack cheese (shredded, $0.61)

5 hamburger buns ($2.91)

1 large tomato (optional, $0.95)

1 large avocado (optional, $1.50)

Instructions

1 Place the ground turkey, green chiles (drained), sliced green onions, shredded pepper jack, cumin, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix the ingredients until well combined. Divide and shape the mixture into five patties. The mixture will be fairly wet.

2 Cook the burgers in a skillet, on a grill, or using an indoor grill like a George Foreman, until they are cooked through (internal temperature of 165ºF) and well browned on the outside. Cooking time will depend on the method, size, and thickness of your patties.

3 Serve each patty on a bun with a slice of tomato, a couple slices of avocado, and a smear of mayonnaise.