Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 small sweet potatoes (1 lb.); 2 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tsp. chili powder, divided; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 lb. ground turkey breast; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 1/2 c. chopped cilantro; 1/2 avocado, plus more for serving; 2 tsp. lime juice; 4 toasted whole-grain sandwich thins; tomato, for serving; cucumber, for serving; lettuce, for serving; sprouts, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Sep 3, 2015

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Mike Garten

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Total Time:

40 mins

Slim down with a burger and fries.

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Ingredients

2 small sweet potatoes (1 lb.)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. chili powder, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. ground turkey breast
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 avocado, plus more for serving
2 tsp. lime juice
4 toasted whole-grain sandwich thins
tomato, for serving
cucumber, for serving
lettuce, for serving
sprouts, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch-wide sticks; toss, on large rimmed baking sheet, with olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast at 450 degrees F in oven, 20 to 25 minutes or until crisp, shaking once.
2. Step 2Mix ground turkey breast with garlic, cilantro, remaining chili powder, and remaining salt. Form into 4 patties. Grill on medium 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F), turning once.
3. Step 3Mash avocado with lime juice. Place burgers on whole-grain sandwich thins; top with avocado and tomato, cucumber, lettuce and sprouts as desired. Serve with fries.

AIR FRYING INSTRUCTIONS: Heat air fryer to 400°F. Brush turkey patties on both sides with oil. Working in batches if needed, air-fry burgers, turning once, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with mashed avocado, sandwich thins, toppings and sweet potato fries.

NUTRITION: ABOUT 470 CALS, 30 G PROTEIN, 46 G CARBS, 21 G FAT (4 G SAT), 11 G FIBER, 640 MG SODIUM.

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