Tuna Burger 
with Spicy Avocado Relish

Who says a burger has to be made from ground beef?Escape the ordinary with these Tuna Burgers 
with a Spicy Avocado Relish that will break you out of your rut on a bun.

Yield:

Serves 4

Ingredients

1. Tuna burger
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3. 1 pound sushi-grade fresh tuna
4. 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
5. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
6. Juice of 1/2 lemon
7. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
8. 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
9. 1 teaspoon salt
10. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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12. Spicy avocado relish
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14. 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
15. 1 small red onion, finely diced
16. 1 jalapeño, finely diced, optional
17. Juice of two limes
18. 1 small tomato, finely diced
19. 3 teaspoons honey
20. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
21. 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
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23. 4 whole wheat grain rolls
24. 1 cup shredded cabbage

Directions

1. To make the avocado relish, combine avocados, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, tomato, honey, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Fold in cilantro until combined.
2. Chop tuna into chunks, put in a food processor, and pulse a few times to break up the pieces. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, cilantro, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the tuna and pulse until well blended. Form into four patties. Grill tuna patties until firm to touch, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Assemble burgers by placing one tuna patty, avocado relish, and cabbage on a whole grain roll and serve.

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