Apple Turkey Burgers
These Turkey Apple Burgers are the perfect combination of tasty and nutritious, filled with fruits and vegetables! They are ideal for throwing on the grill, enjoying al fresco, or for entertaining a crowd, and perfect for kids, toddlers and adults.
Ingredients
- 2 apples I used gala
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 whole wheat buns
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- dash sea salt
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- sage/rosemary, to top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Cut 1 apple in half. Grate apple into medium sized bowl. Add spices, mashed sweet potatoes 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.
Equipment
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 587kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 33gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 648mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16g
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