Junk Food Junkie Not
Elevate your cheat-day cravings with "Junk Food Junkie Not," a healthy and wholesome twist on classic comfort food! This recipe swaps greasy burgers and fries for lean, flavorful turkey burgers and oven-baked sweet potato fries, seasoned to perfection with garlic, smoked paprika, and a touch of sea salt. Served on whole wheat buns with fresh mixed greens, juicy tomato slices, and a tangy Greek yogurt-mustard sauce, these burgers are both delicious and nutritious. Pair them with a bubbly homemade lemon soda sweetened lightly with maple syrup for a refreshing, guilt-free beverage. Ready in just 50 minutes, this balanced, better-for-you meal is perfect for satisfying cravings without compromising on health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 pound Lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 4 units Whole wheat burger buns
- 2 cups Mixed greens
- 4 slices Tomato slices
- 4 slices Dill pickles
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 24 ounces Sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then slice them into thin wedges or fries.
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, sea salt, and ground black pepper.
Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
While the fries are baking, mix the ground turkey with garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl.
Form the turkey mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the turkey patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
Toast the whole wheat burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
Prepare the sauce by mixing plain Greek yogurt, mustard, and honey in a small bowl.
Assemble the burgers by spreading the yogurt-mustard sauce on the bottom buns, adding mixed greens, tomato slices, turkey patties, pickles, and then the top buns.
In a large pitcher or individual glasses, combine sparkling water with fresh lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup. Stir gently to mix.
Serve the turkey burgers with a side of crispy sweet potato fries and the refreshing lemon soda.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 4183 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.1 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.4 g | ||
| Protein | 132.7 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 747 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 2018 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
