Avocado Turkey Burgers

I always dreaded having turkey burgers for dinner because they always came out so dry and bland. Now after years of dry turkey burgers, I finally discovered the secret ingredient for moist and juiciness! The answer is.... cornstarch (or arrowroot powder if you want a healthier option). This recipe is such a game changer to make you fall in love with ground turkey! And of course, we had to add our own touch. We used Island Sunrise (pineapple habanero) to take it up a notch. 

PROVISIONS
1 lb ground turkey
1 tbsp mayo
1 tsp kosher salt
2-3 tbsp Island Sunrise
2-3 tbsp cornstarch/arrowroot powder/tapioca flour
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 avocado pitted and sliced
4 sliced pepper-jack cheese optional, if using
4 brioche buns for serving
Your desired hamburger toppings for serving

PREP
1. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, mayo, salt, Island Sunrise, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch (or substitute). Using your hands, mix until the meat is just combined and the ingredients are evenly distributed. The meat should be a little ‘wet’ feeling compared to traditional beef patties; however, this helps keep the turkey meat from drying out. If your meat is too ‘wet’ to form into 4 equal-sized patties, add 1 additional tablespoon of cornstarch to help bind the meat.
2. When your patties are formed, heat the avocado oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. When hot, carefully place the patties into the oil and cook until golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Turn off the heat and place 2-3 slices of avocado on top of each patty. Then, place a slice of pepper jack cheese over the sliced avocado. Cover the skillet to allow the cheese to just melt, 3-4 more minutes.
3. Serve on brioche buns with your favorite hamburger toppings! Alternatively, these patties are delicious served on top of a salad, or wrapped with lettuce leaves! Enjoy!