Healthy Mexican Sliders

Healthy Mexican Sliders
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Source: The Diabetes Cookbook. Recipe Credit: . Photo Credit: Mittera.
Summary

Healthy eating can taste delicious and doesn’t have to be boring! Try these burgers at your next tailgate or BBQ and your guests will have no idea they are eating a healthy burger.

  • Prep time
    15 min
  • Cook time
    8 min
  • Servings
    7 Servings
  • Serving size
    1 slider
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

7 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 slider
  • Amount per serving Calories 250

  • Total Fat 10g
    • Saturated Fat 3.2g
    • Trans Fat 0.1g
  • Cholesterol 55mg
  • Sodium 320mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 21g
    • Dietary Fiber 4g
    • Total Sugars 4g
  • Protein 19g
  • Potassium 380mg
  • Phosphorus 260mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Nonstarchy vegetable, 2 Lean protein, 1 1/2 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • lean ground turkey
    1 lbs
  • chili powder
    1 tbsp
  • garlic powder
    1/2 tsp
  • black pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • mini whole wheat buns (or gluten-free bread/buns if needed)
    7
  • avocado (mashed)
    1/2
  • tomato slices
    7
  • reduced-fat pepper jack cheese (cut in half (optional))
    3 1/2 slice
Directions

Directions

  1. Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together turkey, chili powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Divide turkey into seven equal portions, shaping into a patty.

  3. Place patties on grill rack; grill 3-4 minutes per side or until juices run clear.

  4. Place burger on bun and top with 2 Tsps.. avocado, 1 tomato slice and 1/2 slice cheese. Repeat process for remaining 6 burgers.

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