California Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries

This turkey burger recipe keeps the carbs in check with a lettuce wrap instead of a bun. The side of sweet potato fries bakes while you prep the burgers, so this entire dinner is ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep/Cook Time: 25 Minutes, Servings: 2

Ingredients

Fries

• 1 medium sweet potato (12 ounces), peeled
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

Burgers

• 8 ounces lean ground turkey
• ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 slices sweet onion, such as Vidalia
• 2 medium tomatoes
• ½ ripe avocado
• 4–6 large soft lettuce leaves (such as butterhead, Boston or bibb)

Directions

1. To prepare fries: Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Slice sweet potato into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bake, flipping halfway through, until tender and crisp-edged, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare burgers: Using your hands, mix turkey, Cheddar, Worcestershire, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Shape into two 4-inch patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
4. Brush oil over a medium nonstick or cast-iron skillet; set it over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the patties and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Cover the pan and continue to cook until the patties are lightly browned but still juicy (the juices should run clear, not pink), and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 2 to 4 minutes more. (Alternatively, to grill the patties, preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack [Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.] and grill the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, flipping gently to avoid breaking them.)
5. To assemble the burgers, top each patty with a slice of onion and tomato, and half the avocado slices. Carefully wrap each one in 2 to 3 lettuce leaves, wrapping as tightly as you can. Serve with the sweet potato fries.

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