Sweetpotato BBQ Apple Burger

Cooking time

15 minutes

Prep time

10 minutes

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Sweetpotato BBQ Apple Burger

Serving

  • 2 apples (e.g. gala)
  • A pinch ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • A pinch black pepper
  • 2 medium sweetpotatoes, cooked and mashed (600 g)
  • 600 g medium sweetpotatoes, cooked and mashed (600 g)
  • 450 g ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 whole wheat buns
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese
  • Dash sea salt
  • 60 ml barbeque sauce
  • Sage/rosemary

Totals of recommended daily intake per portion

% of average daily recommended intake for an adult male

Energy (kcals): 431kcals

17%

Fat: 15g

15%

Carbohydrates: 49g

15%

Protein: 28g

51%

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180 °C.

Step 2

Cut 1 apple in half.

Step 3

Grate apple into a medium sized bowl.

Step 4

Add spices, mashed sweetpotatoes and ground turkey.

Step 5

Shape mixture into 5-6 medium size patties.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat.

Step 7

Add burgers to pan and cook through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 8

While burgers are cooking, toast bun about 3-5 minutes in oven (optional)

Step 9

Cut the remaining apple into slices to top the turkey burger (optional).

Step 10

Top with bbq sauce and sliced cheese.