The California Burger Recipe

Name: The California Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced; 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped; 2 tinned anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry and chopped, optional; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup alfalfa or radish sprouts; Assorted toppings (optional):

Servings: persons

2 ripe avocados
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
2 tinned anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry and chopped, optional
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup alfalfa or radish sprouts
Assorted toppings (optional):

1
Prepare burgers as recipe directs. Keep patties refrigerated until ready to cook.
2
Peel, pit and coarsely chop 1 avocado. Place in a food processor and add lemon juice, parsley, basil, scallions, garlic and anchovy fillets, if desired. Pulse several times to chop. Add mayonnaise and yogurt. Process, stopping and scraping sides of bowl as needed, until smooth.
3
Grill or broil burgers as recipe directs. Peel, pit and slice remaining avocado lengthwise. Place burgers on bottoms of buns. Divide sprouts among burgers. Top with avocado slices and spoon sauce on top. Serve immediately with assorted toppings, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ripe avocados, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, The California Burger falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The California Burger

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