Easy Sweet Potato Turkey Burger Sliders Recipe

Looking for a quick and easy meal to fuel you up after a great workout without spending too much time in the kitchen?

This is for you!

Transform your average burger into a nutrient-packed, healthy post-workout meal using a delicious sweet potato as a bun replacement. You can even pre-prep all the ingredients and reheat this meal in a couple of minutes, making it a quick meal option to fuel you up the right way.

This meal is bursting with flavor and requires only a few ingredients. Ground turkey is lower in saturated fat, making it an excellent choice for a heart-healthy option. Follow the recipe as is or customize it with your favorite toppings.

Healthy Fun Fact: Did you know that sweet potatoes are high in fiber and antioxidants? Not only are they tasty, they are also an excellent source of complex carbs!

Prep: 15-20 minutes

Time: 45 minute cook time

Serving Size: 6

Serves: 2-3 people

Gluten Free and Dairy Free: Make it vegetarian with a plant-based protein substitute such as Beyond Beef.

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground turkey, 93% recommended

2 sweet potatoes

1 egg

1/3 cup blended oats

1/8 cup raw diced onion

1 tbs BubbForest coconut oil

Spice Blend:

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp paprika

cooking spray

Toppings of Choice—Some suggestions include:

1 avocado

lettuce

tomato

bell peppers

Instructions:

SWEET POTATO BUNS: Cook first.

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.

2. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with avocado oil cooking spray or your preferred spray.

3. Cut the sweet potatoes crosswise into ¼ inch thick rounds and select the largest ones for your bun substitute. Save the rest of the cooked pieces for another meal or snack.

4. Arrange the circular pieces on the baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through for even cooking.

5. Once cooked, select 6-8 pieces depending on the number of burgers you are making, 2 per burger, and place them in a skillet on the stovetop.

6. Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to the skillet, lay the 6-8 pieces in it, and toss them to create a crispy sweet potato bun. Season with some sea salt and pepper if desired.

7. Once the buns are ready, set them aside to cool down for 5 minutes.

TURKEY BURGERS: Cook while sweet potatoes are baking.

1. Measure and mix all dry spices together.

2. Blend 1/3 cup of oats in a blender.

3. Dice the raw onion into small pieces to incorporate into the turkey mixture.

4. Combine the spice mixture, turkey, blended oats, and 1 egg.

5. Form 2oz burger patties and cook them on a skillet on the stovetop until the internal temperature reaches 165° F or until fully cooked.

6. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

FINAL STEPS:

1. Prepare toppings while the turkey and sweet potatoes are cooking.

2. Once the turkey burgers and sweet potatoes are ready, assemble the burger using two sweet potato slices as buns, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy.

LEFTOVERS:

1. Store any remaining turkey burgers and sweet potato slices in glass containers for your next post-workout meal.

Enjoy this quick and delicious post-workout meal packed with protein and healthy complex carbs.

Haylee Houkom
Co-founder of Power Plate Meals

Haylee Houkom and her husband Seth, both natives of West Fargo, ND, founded Power Plate Meals in their hometown. The couple dreamed of creating a place where people could access healthy, balanced meals that were not only fresh and calorie-friendly but also flavorful and convenient for individuals and families leading busy lives. Their goal was to demonstrate that healthy food can be delicious and to provide this experience to their community.