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Sweetpotato Turkey Burgers

Sweetpotato Turkey Burgers, winner of the 2010 Sweet n’ Sassy Blogger Recipe Contest by The Bicycle Chef, combine mashed sweetpotatoes with lean ground turkey, red onion, and cumin for a flavorful, juicy patty. Quick to cook and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Meatball option: Bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tailgate
Keyword: BBQ, cookout, healthy, holiday cookout, sweetpotatoes, turkey
Servings: 8
Calories: 99kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed sweetpotato about 1 pound
  • 1 package ground white turkey meat about 1-1/4 pound
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Oil for sautéing

Instructions

  • In large bowl, combine sweetpotatoes, turkey, onion, salt and cumin; mix well.
  • Form eight 4- to 5-ounce patties. In large pan over medium heat, heat oil. Cook patties until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Assemble burgers with your choice of toppings.
  • For meatballs: Preheat oven to 400°Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with non-stick cooking spray. After step 1, form mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange on lined sheet; baking in oven until golden, about 15 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Turkey Burgers
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
99
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.3
g
2
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.5
g
Cholesterol
 
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
338
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
296
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
4733
IU
95
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
6
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4733IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 6g