BBQ-Apple-Sweetpotato-Burger

Created for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission by: Bucket List Tummy, Sarah Schlichter MPH, RDN

Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 431 kcal

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: 1Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 515mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 10938IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 43g