Pan Fried Turkey Burger Sliders
These turkey burger sliders are made with zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper for an extra dose of fiber, nutrition, and colour! Top with your favourite veggie toppings and enjoy this diabetes-friendly recipe alongside your choice of greens.
- Suitable for diets:
- Dairy-Free
- High-Protein
- Nut-Free
Why Diabetes Friendly?
- Balanced nutrition: Incorporating lean protein from the turkey, high-fiber vegetables, and whole grains from the buns provides a balanced meal that can help with blood sugar regulation.
- Vegetable integration: Adding zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper not only boosts the fiber content, which is beneficial for blood sugar control, but also increases the intake of vitamins and minerals.
- Low glycemic index options: Opting for whole grain slider buns can help lower the overall glycemic index of the meal, which is advantageous for maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
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Ingredients
- turkey (lean ground ) 1 pound
- onion (finely chopped ) 1/4 cup
- zucchini (grated, squeeze out excess moisture) 1/4 cup
- carrot (grated ) 1/4 cup
- red bell pepper (chopped) ¼ cup
- parsley (fresh, finely chopped) ¼ cup
- garlic (minced) 2 cloves
- oregano (dried ) 1 tsp
- paprika ½ tsp
- pepper 1/4 tsp
- salt 1/8 tsp
- slider buns (whole grain ) 8
Optional toppings*
- lettuce (leaves)
- tomato (slices)
- red onion (slices)
- mustard
- barbecue sauce (sugar-free )
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Cooking Tips
- Squeezing out moisture: Make sure to squeeze out the excess moisture from the grated zucchini to prevent the burger patties from becoming too wet and falling apart.
- Uniform patties: Forming the patties to be uniform in size ensures that they cook evenly. A ¼ cup measure can help keep the sizes consistent.
- Safe cooking temperature: Ensuring the turkey patties reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is important for food safety. Using a meat thermometer can help verify this.
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onions, zucchini, carrots, red bell pepper, parsley, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients well until everything is evenly incorporated. Scoop mixture using a ¼ cup measure, and using your hands form into small patties about the size of your palm.1 pound turkey, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup zucchini, 1/4 cup carrot, ¼ cup red bell pepper, ¼ cup parsley, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp oregano, ½ tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/8 tsp salt
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the turkey patties for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they are cooked through and have a golden brown exterior. They should have an internal temperature of about 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, place patties in a slider bun and assemble with your choice of toppings.8 slider buns, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard
- Serve the turkey burger sliders with a side of mixed greens or a cucumber salad for a refreshing accompaniment.
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Notes
Please note that the optional toppings were not included in the nutrient analysis.
As a low carb option, you can substitute the whole wheat slider buns with a lettuce wrap instead.
As a low carb option, you can substitute the whole wheat slider buns with a lettuce wrap instead.
FAQ
- Can I grill these turkey burger sliders?
Yes, these sliders can also be cooked on a grill. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, and grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach the safe internal temperature. - How can I make this recipe gluten-free?
To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free slider buns. Many stores offer gluten-free options that would work well with this recipe. - Can the turkey burger sliders be made ahead of time?
Yes, the uncooked patties can be formed and refrigerated for up to a day in advance. You can also cook the sliders and refrigerate them for up to 3 days, reheating them on a skillet or in the microwave when ready to eat.
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Nutrition
Per serving
Calories: 159.5kcal
Carbohydrates: 18.1g
Fiber: 1.8g
Sugar: 3.2g
Fat: 2.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.3g
Trans Fat: 0.01g
Protein: 16.2g
Nutrition Facts
Pan Fried Turkey Burger Sliders
Serving Size
1 silder
Amount per Serving
Calories
159.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
2.5
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Cholesterol
31.2
mg
10
%
Sodium
70
mg
3
%
Potassium
227.5
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
18.1
g
6
%
Fiber
1.8
g
8
%
Sugar
3.2
g
4
%
Protein
16.2
g
32
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Vitamin D
0.2
µg
1
%
Calcium
38.1
mg
4
%
Iron
1.6
mg
9
%
Magnesium
20.8
mg
5
%
Zinc
1.1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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