Sweet Potato Sliders
Ingredients
Turkey Burger Patties:
- 16 Ounces Ground 99% Lean Turkey
- 2 Tsp Fresh Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Trader Joe's Almond Mozzarella Style Shreds (or a natural, low-fat cheese)
- 3 Cups Spinach
Toppings:
- 8 Pieces Trader Joe's Uncured Peppered Turkey Bacon, Prepared
- 1/2 Small Red Onion, Sliced (125g)
- 1 Small Avocado, Mashed
Sweet Potato Bun:
- 1 Extra Large Sweet Potato (at least 8 ounces)
- 1/8 Tsp Paprika
- Olive Oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a large baking sheet by spraying lightly with olive oil.
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Begin slicing your sweet potato into 1/2 inch thick disks. Next, sprinkle sweet potatoes with 1/8 tsp of paprika and bake for 20 minutes. Set aside once done.
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Meanwhile heat a large skillet on medium heat and add spinach. Cook until wilted and set in a medium mixing bowl.
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Add all remaining turkey burger ingredients to the medium mixing bowl and mix until evenly distributed.
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Using your hands or a large spoon, make 16 equal-sized patties from the mixture (about 1 ounce each). You will want the patties to be thick and tall so that they fit on the sweet potato buns.
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Cook patties on your large skillet on low-medium heat, keeping them covered with a lid. Patties should be cooked for about 5 minutes on each side, but this will depend on how thick you made your patties.
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While patties are cooking begin grilling sliced red onion in a small pan on medium heat. Cook for about 8 minutes or until golden and tender. Set aside.
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Now that all your slider components are ready, assemble each slider with 2 pieces of sweet potato, a few slices of grilled onion, 1/2 tbsp avocado, 1/2 piece turkey bacon, and one turkey patty.
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Enjoy!
Notes
- For the almond cheese I highly recommend Trader Joe's Almond Mozzarella Style Shreds due to the macronutrients, taste, and meltability. You can also use a mild tasting soy or milk-based cheese.
- I used Trader Joe's Peppered Uncured Turkey Bacon in this recipe, but you can substitute a turkey bacon of your choosing.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 288
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 20g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 35g