Name: Avocado-Bun Turkey Sliders
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, quartered and sliced; 0.5 cup white vinegar; 0.5 cup water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 0.75 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, divided; 6 teaspoons mayonnaise; 6 ripe baby avocados, halved, pitted and peeled; 2 Roma tomatoes, cut into 6 slices each; 3 leaves green-leaf lettuce, halved; 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds

Avocado-Bun Turkey Sliders

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Instead of being served on traditional buns, these turkey sliders are sandwiched inside mini avocados for a clever (and low-carb) meal--because why put avocado on your burger when you can put your burger on an avocado? Quick pickled onions are a pretty and tasty topping, and chipotle mayo seals the deal. Bonus: The burgers are cooked on a baking sheet, so it's easy to whip up a whole batch.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 burgers

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy High Fiber High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 small red onion, quartered and sliced
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound lean ground turkey
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, divided
6 teaspoons mayonnaise
6 ripe baby avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
2 Roma tomatoes, cut into 6 slices each
3 leaves green-leaf lettuce, halved
½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Combine onion, vinegar, water, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand for at least 15 minutes. Drain.
Gently mix turkey, cilantro, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Form into 6 oval-shaped patties the size of your avocados (about 2 by 3 inches) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle in a small bowl.
To assemble, cut a thin slice from the bottom half of each avocado to make it more stable. Top an avocado half with 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture, about 1 tablespoon of the pickled onion, a burger, 2 tomato slices, lettuce and another avocado half. Sprinkle each slider with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

468	Calories
38g	Fat
20g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 468
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 14g	51%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 19g	39%
Total Fat 38g	49%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Vitamin A 858IU	17%
Vitamin C 24mg	27%
Folate 175mcg	44%
Sodium 135mg	6%
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 3mg	15%
Magnesium 64mg	15%
Potassium 1244mg	26%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.