Turkey Black Bean Burgers with Corny Salsa Recipe

Name: Turkey Black Bean Burgers with Corny Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, de-veined, and chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained, and lightly mashed; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey; 1/2 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained, and lightly mashed; 1 cup crushed tortilla chips; 2 teaspoons The Lady and Sons House Seasoning, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon chile powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, and firmly diced, for serving; Sour cream, for serving; 1 cup salt; 1/4 cup pepper; 1/4 cup garlic powder; 1/4 cup onion powder

Servings: persons

4 large ripe tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, de-veined, and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained, and lightly mashed
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
1/2 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained, and lightly mashed
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
2 teaspoons The Lady and Sons House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, and firmly diced, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
1 cup salt
1/4 cup pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup onion powder

1
For the salsa: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir them together.
2
Cover the container and chill the salsa until ready to use.
3
For the burgers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
In a large bowl, combine the turkey, beans, tortilla chips, House Seasoning, chile powder, and cumin.
6
Use your hands to form the mixture into 8 equal sized patties, working in batches if necessary.
7
Cook the patties until no longer pink in the middle, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
8
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Transfer the patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
10
To serve: Spoon the Corny Salsa mixture over the burgers.
11
Top with avocado slices and sour cream.
12
Combine all the ingredients.
13
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.

575

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, de-veined, and chopped, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Turkey Black Bean Burgers with Corny Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Turkey Black Bean Burgers with Corny Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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