Meat & Poultry Turkey Turkey Turkey Burger Avocado-Bun Turkey Sliders 4.0 (1) 1 Review Instead of being served on traditional buns, these turkey sliders are sandwiched inside mini avocados for a clever (and low-carb) meal--because why put avocado on your burger when you can put your burger on an avocado? Quick pickled onions are a pretty and tasty topping, and chipotle mayo seals the deal. Bonus: The burgers are cooked on a baking sheet, so it's easy to whip up a whole batch. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 burgers Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 small red onion, quartered and sliced ½ cup white vinegar ½ cup water 2 teaspoons sugar ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 pound lean ground turkey ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons ground cumin ¾ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, divided 6 teaspoons mayonnaise 6 ripe baby avocados, halved, pitted and peeled 2 Roma tomatoes, cut into 6 slices each 3 leaves green-leaf lettuce, halved ½ teaspoon sesame seeds Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine onion, vinegar, water, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand for at least 15 minutes. Drain. Gently mix turkey, cilantro, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Form into 6 oval-shaped patties the size of your avocados (about 2 by 3 inches) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle in a small bowl. To assemble, cut a thin slice from the bottom half of each avocado to make it more stable. Top an avocado half with 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture, about 1 tablespoon of the pickled onion, a burger, 2 tomato slices, lettuce and another avocado half. Sprinkle each slider with sesame seeds. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 468 Calories 38g Fat 20g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 burger Calories 468 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 14g 51% Total Sugars 3g Protein 19g 39% Total Fat 38g 49% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 45mg 15% Vitamin A 858IU 17% Vitamin C 24mg 27% Folate 175mcg 44% Sodium 135mg 6% Calcium 40mg 3% Iron 3mg 15% Magnesium 64mg 15% Potassium 1244mg 26% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.