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Updated Sep 11, 2014
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This fall enjoy these turkey sliders that are enriched with mayonnaise and spinach - a great appetizer for Halloween.

Spinach-Turkey Sliders

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 oz provolone cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 12 mini burger buns (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Chop 3 cups of the spinach. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped spinach; cook and stir 1 minute or until wilted. Drain, if necessary.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, mix turkey, wilted spinach, 2 tablespoons of the pesto and the pepper. Shape mixture into 12 patties, 1/4 inch thick.
  • Step 
    3
    In same skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add 6 of the patties; cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Remove patties from skillet to platter; sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons cheese. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon oil, 6 patties and cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise and remaining 2 tablespoons pesto.
  • Step 
    5
    For each slider, spread 2 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture on bun bottom. Top with burger and remaining spinach; cover with bun top.

Nutrition

270 Calories
14g Total Fat
15g Protein
22g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
Total Fat
14g
0%
Saturated Fat
3g
0%
Sodium
340mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
0%
Dietary Fiber
2g
0%
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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