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If you're a regular visitor here at The Café, you know that we're nut cases about fresh, seasonal veggies, fruits and whole grains. Our archives are loaded with vibrant main course and side salads featuring just about every type of produce and grain you can imagine. Check them out here! See what I mean? We've got well over eighty fun, unique salads, bursting with flavor along with fabulous nutrients.
I do have to admit though, we also really enjoy meat and a good BURGER is right up there near the top of our "favorite" list. There's just nothing that says "summer" like a juicy burger, fresh off the grill. So when the California Avocado Commission sent us a delicious sounding recipe for Western Burgers and asked us to prepare, style and photograph it, well, let's just say we didn't waste a minute!
The ground beef is combined with spicy jalapeño peppers, finely chopped fresh cilantro. salt and pepper. This little bit of extra seasoning adds a wonderful burst of flavor while the garnish of fresh tomato, white onion and avocado slices enhances the grilled burgers with delightful freshness and wonderful visual appeal.
If you want enjoy a meal in "burger heaven", grill up a batch of these fabulous burgers. I think you too, will be sold with the very first bite! You can find the recipe on the California Avocado Commission website. While you're there, check out their plethora of amazing avocado recipes - they're adding new ones all the time! I signed up for their newsletter, that way I don't miss a one!
Cut an avocado in half, just like usual. Twist to separate. Leave the pit in place. With the peel left on and using a sharp knife, cut the avocado halves in thin slices, cutting right up to the pit (on the half with the pit remaining). Gently pull the slices away from the pit and carefully remove the peel from each slice. This technique can also be used for salads and other types of sandwiches, makes such a pretty presentation with the lovely green color of the avocado.
California Avocado Western Burgers
Disclaimer: We have been compensated by the California Avocado Commission for recipe styling and photography but the opinions are our own.
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Beautiful!! Love how you sliced the avocado lengthwise.. Honestly dont think we have seen it done before!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Oh yum! These look incredible! So juicy and just delicious. 🙂 You're doing an awesome job for the Avocado Commission!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
Your burgers look perfect! I always put a few slices of avocados on my burgers - they just go so well together!
Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } says
I always love what you make with avocados! My hubby would absolutely go bananas for this burger. Nicely done!
Patty Price says
Yummy-Chris you always make avocados look so good! Will have to remember to slice one up next time we grill hamburgers;)
www.you-made-that.com says
Wow, that burger looks scrumptious Chris, you hubby really captured it's juiciness wonderfully. Avocado's are a must on this burger for sure.
lena says
if my keyboard is wet, it's all your fault! LOL! thx again for the avocado slicing tip!
Sandra Lee says
I was wondering how you sliced the avocado so thin. Luckily I bought a few today. Looks like we are having burgers this weekend!
Liz Berg says
My mouth is watering! We eat burgers practically every week during the summer...and I'm going to try my hand at your gorgeous avocado slices with my next one!!!!