Southwestern Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Wedges
SERVINGS 4
Ingredients
Turkey Burger
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ⅓ cup red onion minced
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 jalapeño pepper minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Toppings
- 1/2 cup bell pepper red sliced
- 1 medium tomato sliced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce shredded
- 3 oz pepper jack cheese sliced
- 4 multigrain sandwish thins
Sides
- 2 medium sweet potato Waffle Sliced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Place turkey, onion, jalapeño, and spices together in a large bowl and mix together until all the ingredients are incorporated.
- Lightly wet your hands and use them to shape 4 circular patties about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
- Heat up about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook burgers for 2 minutes on the first side, then flip, lower heat to low, and cook them for an additional 5-6 minutes. Top with pepper jack cheese during the last minute.
- NOTE: The turkey burgers must be cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check each patty for an internal temperature of at least 165˚F (75˚C) before removing from pan.
- Assemble the burgers as desired with bun, bel peppers, lettuce, tomato, and preferred condiments.
- Serve with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges in Southwestern Seasoning