Southwestern Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries
Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with these flavorful Southwestern Turkey Burgers served alongside perfectly seasoned Sweet Potato Fries. This easy-to-make recipe combines lean ground turkey with black beans, sweet corn, and aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic to create a juicy, protein-packed patty bursting with southwestern flair. Paired with crispy, oven-baked sweet potato wedges coated in a smoky paprika and garlic seasoning, this dish offers a healthy twist on classic comfort food. Ready in just under an hour, these burgers are perfect for a casual family meal or a backyard cookout. Customize with your favorite toppings—like creamy avocado or crisp lettuce—for a mouthwatering meal that’s big on flavor and low on guilt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 0.5 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 0.25 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (cut into thin wedges)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (for fries)
- 0.5 tsp salt (for fries)
- 4 burger buns
- 1 assortment optional toppings (lettuce, tomato slices, avocado, etc.)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, black beans, corn kernels, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. Set them aside.
In another large bowl, toss sweet potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
While the sweet potato fries are baking, heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with olive oil or non-stick spray.
Cook the turkey burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Toast the burger buns if desired, and assemble the burgers with optional toppings like lettuce, tomato slices, or avocado.
Serve the Southwestern turkey burgers alongside the crispy sweet potato fries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.1 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 889 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 615 mg | 13% | |
*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.
