NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

1 oz blue cheese crumbles

2 tbsp buffalo sauce

1 tsp avocado oil

2 large leaves butter lettuce leaves

0.25 cup celery, thinly sliced

0.25 cup carrots, shredded

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the buffalo sauce until just incorporated.

• 2

  Form the turkey mixture into two even patties, pressing a slight indentation into the center of each to prevent bulging during cooking.

• 3

  Heat the avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering and very hot.

• 4

  Place the patties in the skillet and sear for 5 to 6 minutes without moving them to develop a deep, crispy golden-brown crust.

• 5

  Flip the burgers and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

• 6

  During the final 2 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles evenly over the top of each patty and cover the pan briefly to melt.

• 7

  Arrange the butter lettuce leaves on a plate and place one burger patty into each leaf.

• 8

  Garnish the burgers with the sliced celery, shredded carrots, and a final drizzle of the remaining buffalo sauce before serving.