Shelly's Recipe

BURGERS VERDE

Category: Sandwiches I

1 pkg ground chicken
3 scallions, trimmed and minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp grated lime zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 hamburger buns
Lettuce, tomato, onion slices (optional)
1/2 cup guacamole (optional)

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, stir together chicken, scallions, parsley, cilantro, garlic, lime zest, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties. Grill 3 to 5 minutes per side until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165 degrees. Toast buns during last 2 to 3 minutes. Set a piece of lettuce, slice of tomato, and slice of onion on each bun. Place a burger on each of the onion slices, top with some guacamole and serve. Serves 4