Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers
When you’re looking to change up your burger routine, these Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers are the way to go! They are tender, juicy, and flavorful, and the sweet potato not only infuses them with great flavor but also helps to keep the burgers moist. Grill them for extra deliciousness!
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and finely cubed
- 2 small onions, diced
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 lbs. ground turkey
- 2 Tbsp. crushed garlic
- 3 tsp. paprika
- 2 ½ tsp. white pepper
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 3 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup cooked couscous, 1/2 cup dry
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 Tbsp. butter
Burger toppings:
- Sliced red onion
- Avocado, sliced
- Tomato, sliced
- Sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
- Buns or lettuce for bun substitute
Instructions
- In large pan, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add sweet potato and onion and mix. Stir until fully cooked. Add fresh-cracked salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil, add garlic when hot and cook until golden brown. Add to sweet potato and onion.
- Bring butter and chicken stock to a boil. Add couscous and stir. Cover and allow to sit for 5-7 minutes.
- In large bowl, combine turkey, sweet potato, onion, garlic, couscous, and spices. Mix completely and divide into 2-3 inch thick patties.
- Broil in the oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping them over halfway through. Make sure the rack is about 6-8 inches from the top.
- Make the burgers with your favorite toppings, like marionberry ketchup, avocado, tomato, red onion.
Notes
Updated & reposted from September 2016.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 247kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 949mg, Potassium: 584mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 5080IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 3mg