Healthy Turkey Sliders Recipe
Sliders are very easy to serve and fun-to-eat appetizers, but usually they are dripping with grease and topped with corn-syrup-laden sauce. The following recipe, I found in the Clean Eating Magazine, May / June 2009 offers a healthier version that will leave you feeling light and energized - not weighed down.
INGREDIENTS
* 1 medium onion, grated, divided
* 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
* 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari soy sauce
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 1/2 fresh ground black pepper
* Olive oil cooking spray
* 16 small whole-wheat/multigrain rools, cut in half
* 16-20 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
* 16 small pieces of lettuce
* 4 slices low-fat cheese, cut into quarters (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
* Set aside 2 tsp onion for homemade ketchup
* In a large bow, mix together remaining onion, turkey, soy sauce & spices
* Form 16 little patties, about 2 inches in diameter, with clean, slightly damp hands
* Place patties on a tray or plate
* Heat nonstick or cast iron pan over medium-hgh heat for 1 minute
* Mist pan with cooking spray; let heat for 1 more minute
* Add patties & cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until juices run clear when pressed down with a spatula
* To assemble sliders, place 1 patty on bottom half of a roll, top with 2-3 tomato halves, 1 piece lettuce & 1 piece cheese, if desired; then add top half of roll
* Serve with 1-2 tsp homemade ketchup (see recipe below)
* Repeat with remaining patties and accompaniments
NUTRTION PER SLIDER WITH CHEESE
calories: 140, total fat: 3 g., saturated fat: 1 g., carbs: 18 g., fiber: 3 g., sugars: 4 g., protein: 12 g., sodium: 290 mg., cholesterol: 15 mg.
Homemade Ketchup (Makes 1/2 cup )
INGREDIENTS
* 3 tbsp tomato paste
* tsp onion, grated
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
* 1 tsp agave nectar
INSTRUCTIONS
* Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl
* Ketchup can be made a few days ahead of time & stored in refrigerator in a sealed container for about 1 week
NUTRIENTS PER 1-tsp SERVING
calories: 5 g., total fat: 0 g., saturated fat: 0 g, carbs: 1 g., fiber: 0 g., sugars: 1g., protein: 0 g., sodium: 25 mg., cholesterol: 0 mg.
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