Description
Hey burger lover! Meet your new weeknight go-to: the Protein-Packed Burger Bowl. All the juicy, tangy, crispy joy of your favorite burger—minus the bun, plus all the feel-good fuel your day demands. Think seasoned ground turkey, crispy roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy pickles, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of burger sauce that ties it all together. Clean, hearty, crave-worthy comfort in a bowl—ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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½ cup roasted sweet potatoes (or butternut squash)
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6 oz lean ground turkey (or chicken, beef, or tempeh)
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¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1–2 tbsp thinly sliced red onion
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Pickle slices to taste (non-negotiable!)
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Seasoning: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp onion powder, salt & pepper
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Optional: 2 tbsp burger sauce or spicy mayo (mix 2 tbsp mayo + 1 tsp ketchup + ½ tsp mustard + dash garlic powder/paprika)
Instructions
1️⃣ Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss ½-inch sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt & pepper. Roast on a sheet pan for 20–25 mins, flipping halfway. For extra crisp, broil the last 3 mins!
2️⃣ Cook Turkey: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground turkey 5–6 mins. Season with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt & pepper. Stir and cook through another 2–3 mins.
3️⃣ Assemble: In a big bowl, add romaine base. Top with warm sweet potatoes, savory turkey, tomatoes, red onion, and pickle slices.
4️⃣ Finish: Drizzle generously with burger sauce or spicy mayo. Sprinkle extra paprika or cracked black pepper if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
• BBQ Twist: Swap sauce for BBQ + crumble crispy bacon on top.
• Greek Style: Use ground lamb, add cucumbers, olives, feta & tzatziki.
• Vegan: Use crumbled tempeh or lentils + vegan mayo sauce.
• Meal Prep: Store cooked turkey, potatoes & veggies separate; assemble fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal per serving
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g