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BBQ-Apple-Sweetpotato-Burger

Created for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission by: Bucket List Tummy, Sarah Schlichter MPH, RDN
These BBQ Apple Sweet PotatoTurkey Burgers are the ideal balanced meal for after your workout. With ample protein to rebuild your muscles, along with carbohydrates and antioxidants to refuel you, these sliders are the perfect combination of tasty and nutritious. Throw them on a bun to up your carbohydrate intake or eat them as is. Add some apple slices on top if you want to add a sweeter crunch!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Keyword: Athlete Friendly, BBQ, pineapple, Post run, RD approved, sweet potato, turkey
Servings: 6
Calories: 431kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 apples I used gala
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 2 medium sweetpotatoes cooked and mashed
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 whole wheat buns
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese
  • dash of sea salt
  • ¼ cup barbeque sauce
  • Sage/rosemary

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cut 1 apple in half.
  • Grate apple into medium sized bowl.
  • Add spices, mashed sweetpotatoes and ground turkey.
  • Shape mixture into 5-6 medium size patties.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add burgers to pan and cook through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • While burgers are cooking, toast bun about 3-5 minutes in oven (optional)
  • Cut remaining apple into slices to top turkey burger (optional).
  • Top with bbq sauce and sliced cheese.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
BBQ-Apple-Sweetpotato-Burger
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
431
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
515
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
663
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
10938
IU
219
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
200
mg
20
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
43
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 10938IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 43g