California Turkey Burgers and Baked Sweet Potato Fries

By Ellie

2 Person

25 Minutes

463 Calories

Inspired by an option at the West Coast chain In-N-Out Burger, this turkey burger recipe keeps the carbs in check with a lettuce wrap instead of a bun. The side of sweet potato fries bakes while you prep the burgers, so this entire healthy dinner is ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Burgers

4-6 large, soft lettuce leaves, such as green leaf or butterhead
½ avocado
2 thick slices tomato
2 slices sweet onion, such as Vidalia
2 tsp. canola oil
¼ tsp. salt
½ tsp. ground pepper
½ tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 oz. lean ground turkey

Fries

⅛ tsp. salt
2 tsp. canola oil
1 medium sweet potato (12 oz.), peeled

Method

01

To prepare fries: Preheat oven to 425°F.
02

Slice sweet potato into ¼-inch-thick matchsticks. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with ⅛ tsp. salt. Bake, flipping halfway through, until tender and crisp-edged, 20 to 25 minutes.
03

Meanwhile, prepare burgers: Using your hands, mix turkey, Cheddar, Worcestershire, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Shape into two 4-inch patties, about ¾ inch thick.
04

Brush oil over a medium nonstick or cast-iron skillet; set it over medium heat for 2 minutes. (Alternatively, to grill, see Tip.) Add the patties and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Cover the pan and continue to cook until the patties are lightly browned but still juicy (the juices should run clear, not pink), and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 2 to 4 minutes more.
05

To assemble the burgers, top each patty with a slice of onion and tomato, and half the avocado slices. Carefully wrap each one in 2 to 3 lettuce leaves, wrapping as tightly as you can. Serve with the sweet potato fries.
06

To make ahead: Prepare patties (Step 3) up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate.
07

Tip: To grill the patties: In Step 4, preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack and grill the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, flipping gently to avoid breaking them.

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California Turkey Burgers and Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 2 servings
Calorie 463 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 15 Mins
Total Time 25 Mins

02 Ingredients

Burgers

4-6 large, soft lettuce leaves, such as green leaf or butterhead

½ avocado

2 thick slices tomato

2 slices sweet onion, such as Vidalia

2 tsp. canola oil

¼ tsp. salt

½ tsp. ground pepper

½ tsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

8 oz. lean ground turkey

Fries

⅛ tsp. salt

2 tsp. canola oil

1 medium sweet potato (12 oz.), peeled

03 Method

Step 1

To prepare fries: Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Slice sweet potato into ¼-inch-thick matchsticks. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with ⅛ tsp. salt. Bake, flipping halfway through, until tender and crisp-edged, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare burgers: Using your hands, mix turkey, Cheddar, Worcestershire, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Shape into two 4-inch patties, about ¾ inch thick.

Step 4

Brush oil over a medium nonstick or cast-iron skillet; set it over medium heat for 2 minutes. (Alternatively, to grill, see Tip.) Add the patties and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Cover the pan and continue to cook until the patties are lightly browned but still juicy (the juices should run clear, not pink), and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 2 to 4 minutes more.

Step 5

To assemble the burgers, top each patty with a slice of onion and tomato, and half the avocado slices. Carefully wrap each one in 2 to 3 lettuce leaves, wrapping as tightly as you can. Serve with the sweet potato fries.

Step 6

To make ahead: Prepare patties (Step 3) up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate.

Step 7

Tip: To grill the patties: In Step 4, preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack and grill the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, flipping gently to avoid breaking them.

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