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Cuban-Style Crunch Burgers and Chicken Avocado Burgers
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Cuban-Style Crunch Burgers and Chicken Avocado Burgers
12 servings
1 hour total

Chicken Avocado Burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini squash
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 ½ lb ground chicken (or ground turkey)
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup sliced fresh green onions
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup liquid egg whites
  • 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 1 Hass avocado
  • 8 Bakery Kaiser rolls

Steps

    1. Grate zucchini and pat dry with paper towels; chop oregano finely. Combine in large bowl: chicken, feta, oregano, green onions, zucchini, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg whites; mix until just combined. Shape mixture into 8 burger patties (wash hands); chill 30 minutes.
    2. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place 1 ½ teaspoons oil in pan; add 4 patties and cook 5–6 minutes on each side until 165°F. Repeat with remaining 1 ½ teaspoons oil and 4 patties.
    3. Slice red onion and tomato thinly. Halve avocado, scoop out flesh, and slice thinly. Place burgers on buns; top with red onions, tomatoes, and avocados. Serve.

Cuban-Style Crunch Burgers

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup dill pickle chips
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon steak sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons hot taco sauce
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sazón (or complete) seasoning, divided
  • 1 ½ lb ground beef [or 4 (6 oz) burger patties]
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese (about 8 oz)
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 cup crispy potato sticks
  • Burger toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, and onions (optional, for serving)

Steps

    1. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high. Drain pickles, reserving 2 tablespoons pickle juice; chop pickles coarsely.
    2. Combine in small bowl: pickles, mayonnaise, mustard, and steak sauce until blended. Combine in second small bowl: pickle juice, ketchup, taco sauce, and 1 tablespoon seasoning until blended.
    3. Divide beef into 4 even portions, then form into patties; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning (wash hands). Place burgers on grill and cook 4 minutes without flipping. Flip burgers, then brush about 3 tablespoons ketchup mixture on top of each. Cook 3–4 more minutes until burgers are 160°F. Place cheese on burgers during last minute of cook time.
    4. Toast buns if desired. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly inside buns. Place burger patties on bottom buns; top evenly with potato sticks and burger toppings, if using. Complete burgers with top buns; serve.

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Chicken Avocado Burgers

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Cuban-Style Crunch Burgers

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Chicken Avocado Burgers

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 510, Total Fat 21g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 110mg, Sodium 780mg, Total Carb 47g, Fiber 5g, Total Sugar 5g, (Incl. 2g Added Sugars), Protein 32g, Vitamin D 6%, Calc 10%, Iron 20%, Potassium 20%

Cuban-Style Crunch Burgers

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 870, Total Fat 53g, Sat Fat 22g, Trans Fat 1.5g, Chol 16mg, Sodium 1750mg, Total Carb 43g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 14g, (Incl. 12g Added Sugars), Protein 52g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 45%, Iron 30%, Potassium 10%