Healthy Mexican Sliders
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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.
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Cook time
- 8 min
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- Servings
- 7 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 slider
Ingredients
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lean ground turkey
- 1 lbs
- 454 g
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chili powder
- 1 tbsp
- 15 g
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garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp
- 2 g
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black pepper
- 1/4 tsp
- 1 g
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mini whole wheat buns (or gluten-free bread/buns if needed)
- 7
- 7
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avocado (mashed)
- 1/2
- 1/2
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tomato slices
- 7
- 7
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reduced-fat pepper jack cheese (cut in half (optional))
- 3 1/2 slice
- 3 1/2 slice
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Directions
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Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.
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In a medium bowl, mix together turkey, chili powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Divide turkey into seven equal portions, shaping into a patty.
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Place patties on grill rack; grill 3-4 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
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Place burger on bun and top with 2 Tsps.. avocado, 1 tomato slice and 1/2 slice cheese. Repeat process for remaining 6 burgers.