Description
The Avocado Burger with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce is a bold and flavorful burger layered with juicy patties, creamy avocado slices, and a smoky-spicy yogurt sauce. It’s a satisfying twist on a classic burger that’s perfect for grilling season or a quick, delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 burger buns
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cup lettuce or arugula
- 1–2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
- For the Chipotle Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1–2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat with salt, pepper, and garlic. Form into 4 burger patties.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface and cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, make the chipotle yogurt sauce by blending Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, honey (if using), and salt until smooth. Adjust to taste.
- Toast the burger buns if desired.
- To assemble: spread chipotle yogurt sauce on the bottom bun, add lettuce, cooked patty, avocado slices, tomato, and red onion if using. Top with more sauce and the top bun.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Use ground turkey or a plant-based patty for a lighter or vegetarian version.Sour cream can be substituted for Greek yogurt in the sauce.Add cheese like pepper jack or feta for extra richness.For meal prep, store patties and sauce separately and assemble just before eating.Avocado can be tossed with lime juice to help prevent browning if prepping ahead
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
