Southwestern Turkey Burgers With Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Southwestern Turkey Burgers With Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the sweet potato fries; 2 sweet potatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling; 1/2 lime; For the turkey burger; 1 1/3 lbs ground turkey, lean; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced and drained; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; light cooking spray; 4 slices 50% -reduced-fat monterey jack pepper cheese; 4 whole-wheat kaiser rolls; romaine lettuce leaf; tomatoes, sliced; red onion, sliced; 1/2 avocado, sliced

Servings: persons

For the sweet potato fries
2 sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 lime
For the turkey burger
1 1/3 lbs ground turkey, lean
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
light cooking spray
4 slices 50% -reduced-fat monterey jack pepper cheese
4 whole-wheat kaiser rolls
romaine lettuce leaf
tomatoes, sliced
red onion, sliced
1/2 avocado, sliced

1
For the sweet potato fries, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2
Wash and dry the potatoes
3
With the skin on, slice into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; cut the rounds into 1/2-inch-thick finger-shaped pieces.
4
Toss the potatoes in a bowl with the oil, chili powder, garlic powder and salt.
5
On a baking sheet, spread the sweet potato fries in a single layer and roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until brown and tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
6
Remove from the oven, transfer to a platter or bowl and sprinkle with a little more salt.
7
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the lean ground turkey with the diced chiles and season with salt and pepper.
8
Shape into patties and refrigerate until ready to cook.
9
Heat a large grill pan or nonstick skillet on medium heat and spritz with canola oil.
10
Add the turkey patties to the grill pan and cook until browned on one side, about 4 minutes.
11
Flip, reduce the heat to low, cover (if using a skillet) and cook until the juices run pale pink, about 4 more minutes.
12
Top with the reduced-fat pepper-jack cheese during the last minute.
13
Toast the rolls in the oven or in a toaster oven. Alternatively, grill them 1 minute on each side.
14
To assemble: On a platter, place the fries and a burger on a bun and top with lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado slices. Squeeze lime juice over the fries and serve.

454

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the sweet potato fries, 2 sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Turkey Burgers With Sweet Potato Fries falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!