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Chipotle Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers

Juicy sweet potato turkey burgers with mild chipotle spices and cilantro. Low fat, high protein, and easy to make ahead! This recipe is also Paleo-friendly and gluten free.

Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -6 burgers, depending upon size
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Burgers:
  • 1 pound ground turkey I used 99% lean
  • 1 clove minced garlic 
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground chipotle chili pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ cups grated scrubbed skin-on sweet potato (about 7 1/2 ounces or 2 very small or 1 large)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • extra virgin olive oil for cooking the burgers
For Serving
  • 100% whole wheat hamburger buns toasted
  • grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • Sliced avocado
  • prepared salsa
  • greek yogurt or sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Place the ground turkey, garlic, chipotle chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Lightly mix with your fingers, just until combined. Fold in the grated sweet potato and cilantro. Form the mixture into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick (4 to 6 patties total).
  2. Meanwhile, generously drizzle a cast iron pan or other large, non-stick skillet with olive oil and heat over medium. Once hot, place the patties on the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on the first side, flip then cook 1 additional minute. With a cover for the skillet ready in one hand, pour a little water into the skillet, then cover it quickly, being careful as the oil will sputter. Let the burgers cook steam until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Towards the end of the cooking time, top with grated cheddar cheese, then recover and allow the cheese to melt.
  3. Serve the burgers on toasted whole wheat buns, topped with sliced avocado, salsa, and sour cream as desired. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Uncooked sweet potato turkey burgers can be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to three months. Prior to cooking, thaw overnight in the refrigerator (best option) or gently in the microwave (if you forget).