Nutritive Information
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134 calories
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7 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat)
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7 g carbohydrate
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12 g protein
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1 g dietary fiber
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351 mg sodium.
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato, cut into 3/4-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 2 cups medium packed fresh spinach, chopped small
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 6 whole-grain buns or 6 large lettuce leaves
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Microwave sweet potato 4-6 minutes or steam 15 minutes until tender.
- While sweet potato is cooking, prepare grill and set heat on medium-high. If broiling, set top rack on second rung (at least 6 inches from broiler) and set heat on broil. Prepare large broiler pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mash sweet potato. Add turkey, spinach, onion, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper and oil. Mix together and form 6 patties about 1/2-inch thick.
- Grill patties 4-8 minutes on each side or until center is 165 degrees F. If broiling, arrange patties on broiler pan and broil 4-8 minutes on each side or until center is 165 degrees F.
