Turkey Burgers with Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Turkey Burgers with Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

The burger night upgrade that won't leave you in a food coma! These lean turkey patties paired with sweet potato "fries" deliver all the satisfaction of fast food with none of the sugar crash aftermath. It's like having your burger and eating it too! 🍔

Prep Time: 15 minutes (worth every second)

Cook Time: 30 minutes (just enough time to set the table and pretend you're at a restaurant)

Dietary Tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Nutrition Information

Calories: 1332 | Protein: 80g | Carbs: 85g | Fat: 72g | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 4g

Ingredients

  • For the turkey burgers:
  • 1/2 lb ground turkey (lean protein that doesn't steal the show)
  • 1/4 onion, finely diced (tears are part of the process)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (vampire repellent that makes everything taste better)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (green confetti that makes everything fancy)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (because it's not a proper burger without oregano)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (be generous, we're fighting sugar here, not flavor)
  • For the sweet potato wedges:
  • 1 medium sweet potato, cut into wedges (nature's candy that won't send your blood sugar to the moon)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (the good stuff, not the sketchy bottle you've had since college)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (for color and a subtle smoky flavor)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (be generous, we're fighting sugar here, not flavor)
  • For serving:
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli (yes, you need to eat your trees)
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced (for that zing that wakes up your taste buds)
  • Large lettuce leaves (for wrapping burgers – who needs buns when you have crunchy water leaves?)
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced (optional, but highly recommended because everything is better with avocado)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) (yes, you actually need to preheat, don't be lazy).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss sweet potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper (get your hands dirty for even coating).
  3. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly browned (flip halfway through for maximum crispiness).
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine all turkey burger ingredients. Mix well (get in there with your hands – it's therapeutic).
  5. Form into 2 patties (make a slight dimple in the center to prevent burger bulge).
  6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat (if it's not hot enough, your burgers will steam instead of sear).
  7. Cook turkey burgers for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through (food safety is sexy).
  8. Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until crisp-tender (soggy broccoli is sad broccoli).
  9. Toss steamed broccoli with lemon juice, salt, and pepper (because plain steamed vegetables are punishment, not food).
  10. Serve turkey burgers (wrapped in lettuce leaves if desired) with sweet potato wedges and steamed broccoli (arrange in neat sections if you're type A, or mix it all together if you're a rebel).
  11. Top burgers with sliced avocado if desired (do it, you know you want to).
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