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
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
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Step1Chop 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.
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Step2In large bowl, mix turkey, wilted spinach, 2 tablespoons of the pesto and the pepper. Shape mixture into 12 patties, 1/4 inch thick.
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Step3In 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.
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Step4Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise and remaining 2 tablespoons pesto.
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Step5For 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 1/2Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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