Image
main content start
Healthy Mexican Sliders
15 min prep time
8 min cook time
7servings
Recipe by
Lara Rondinelli Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE and Jennifer Bucko Lamplough
Source
The Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Mittera
How to Make Healthy Mexican Sliders
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.
15 min prep time
8 min cook time
7servings
1 slider
Print Recipe >
Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.
- In a medium bowl, mix together turkey, chili powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Divide turkey into seven equal portions, shaping into a patty.
- Place patties on grill rack; grill 3-4 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
- Place burger on bun and top with 2 Tsps.. avocado, 1 tomato slice and 1/2 slice cheese. Repeat process for remaining 6 burgers.
Nutrition facts
7 Servings
-
Serving Size
1 slider
- Amount per serving Calories 250
-
Total Fat
10g
- Saturated Fat 3.2g
- Trans Fats 0.1g
- Cholesterol 55mg
- Sodium 320mg
-
Total Carbohydrate
21g
- Dietary Fiber 4g
- Total Sugars 4g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 19g
- Potassium 380mg
- Phosphorous 260mg
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
Reviews & Ratings