Turkey Sliders

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*Serves 14

Per Serving (1 Slide): Calories 138, Protein 12.5g, Total Fat 8.5g, Carbs 2.5g

Ingredients: 

  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey

  • 2 eggs, large

  • 1/2 small onion, minced

  • 1 garlic clove, grated

  • salt & pepper

  • 1 head of butter lettuce, rinsed & separated

  • 3 medium tomatoes, sliced

  • 1 small red onion, sliced

  • 3 oz pepper jack cheese

  • Ketchup and mustard

Instructions: 

  • In a medium bowl, add turkey, eggs, onion, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well with your hands. 

  •  Using 1/4c. measuring cup, scoop meat mixture and form a patty 3 inch in diameter. 

  • Place in a skillet and repeat with the rest. Cover and cook for about 4 minutes, flip over and cook uncovered another 3-4 minutes. 

  • Once cooked top all with a small slice of cheese, cover and let cheese melt on low, about 4-5 minutes. 

  • To assemble turkey sliders: Take 2 pieces of lettuce, overlap their ends and form a pocket.

  •  Place turkey patty inside, top with a squirt of ketchup and mustard, tomato slice and red onion. 

  • Fold lettuce on top and stick long wooden pick in the middle holding all ingredients together.