A good burger can really hit the spot, but if you aren’t looking to pull out the grill anytime soon, this burger bowl is the perfect alternative. Get the flavors you love in a burger – including the cheese, fresh toppings and delicious burger sauce – all in a heart-healthy meal.
In this recipe, ground turkey is used instead of ground beef for a leaner choice that has less saturated fat than its red meat alternative. And instead of the side of fries, roasted sweet potatoes offer added vitamin A and fiber. Other heart healthy swaps include using low-fat cheese and mayonnaise instead of full-fat options, and opting for no-salt-added ketchup to help keep sodium levels in check.
Whether you are looking to make healthier food choices that benefit your heart or need a family-friendly dinner for busy weeknights, this burger bowl might be your best bet!
Heart-Healthy Burger Bowl Recipe
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Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
Aioli sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons no-salt-added ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Add olive oil, ½ teaspoon pepper, paprika and chili powder and toss to coat. Place sweet potato cubes on baking sheet and bake for 25-35 minutes.
While the sweet potatoes are baking, make aioli sauce: Add low-fat mayonnaise, no-salt-added ketchup, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to a small bowl and mix until combined. Set aside.
Place a medium-sized skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add ground turkey to the skillet and sauté until the meat is fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles and seasoning it with ½ teaspoon pepper, garlic powder and onion powder while it cooks.
To assemble the burger bowls, add 2 cups of lettuce to each bowl and top with ¼ of the ground turkey, sweet potato cubes, tomatoes, onion and low-fat shredded cheese. Drizzle with aioli sauce.
Nutrition information per serving: 310 calories; 8 grams fat; 1.5 grams saturated fat; 55 mg cholesterol; 450 mg sodium; 31 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams fiber, 32 grams protein.
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