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BBQ-Apple-Sweetpotato-Burger

This burger is infused with the richness of Italian herbs, a generous amount of BBQ sauce and is paired with the juiciness of apple slices. The real star of the show, though, is the velvety puréed sweetpotato, adding a luscious and nutritious twist.

Created for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission by: Bucket List Tummy, Sarah Schlichter MPH, RDN

Featuring North Carolina Sweetpotatoes

Ingredients

2	apples (e.g. Gala)
¼ tsp	italian herbs
1/8 tsp	black pepper
450 g	minced turkey
6	wholegrain bread rolls
	a pinch of sea salt
	sage/rosemary
1/8 tsp	ground ginger
1/2 tsp	garlic powder
2	medium sweetpotatoes, boiled and mashed (600 g)
2 tbsp	olive oil
6 slices	cheddar cheese
60 ml	barbecue sauce

Step 1
Preheat oven to 180 °C.
Step 2
Cut 1 apple in half and grate into a medium bowl.
Step 3
Add the spices, mashed sweetpotato and minced turkey. Form 5-6 medium sized patties from the mixture.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Place burger patties in the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side side.
Step 5
While the patties are cooking, toast the bread rolls in the oven for about 3-5 minutes (optional).
Step 6
Slice the remaining apple and place on top of the burger (optional).
Step 7
Top with BBQ sauce and cheese slices.

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