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Avocado Burger
Quick and easy to make, this grilled avocado burger is juicy and full of flavor. Top it with avocado crema and add it to your summer barbecue!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 453 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Crema:
- 1 avocado
- ¼ cup greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Burger:
- ½ avocado
- 1 pound ground beef 90% lean
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 hamburger buns for serving
- Lettuce and tomato slices for serving
Instructions
- Make the crema. In a food processor, combine all ingredients until creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Make the burgers. In a large bowl, mash the avocado. Add beef, salt and pepper and mix until combined. Form into 4-5 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Preheat a grill or cast iron pan to medium high heat. Add oil and cook the burgers until seared and golden brown, 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and serve with a bun, reserved avocado crema, and desired toppings.
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Notes
- Storage: Store the patties in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop until warmed through.
- Freezing Instructions: You can freeze the burgers before cooking by placing them on a baking sheet in the freezer. When frozen, transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag and keep for 3 months.
- * Please note the nutrition label does not include the bun.
Nutrition Information
Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
958mg
(40%)
Potassium
712mg
(20%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
121IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 958mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 712mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.