Healthy Turkey Sliders with Homemade Ketchup

Sliders are easy to serve and fun-to-eat appetizers, and Clean Eating's healthier version strips them of the requisite greasy patty and corn syrup–laden sauces, without sacrificing flavour.

Photo: Yvonne Duivenvoorden

By Jeanette Hurt

Serves: 16
Hands-on time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium onion, grated, divided
• 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
• 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 16 small whole-wheat or multigrain rolls, cut in half
• 4 slices low-fat cheese, cut into quarters (optional)
• 16 to 20 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 16 small pieces lettuce
• 4 slices low-fat cheese, cut into quarters, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Set aside 2 tsp onion for homemade ketchup. In a large bowl, mix together remaining onion, turkey, soy sauce and spices. Form 16 little patties, about 2 inches in diameter, with clean, slightly damp hands. Place patties on a tray or plate.
2. Heat nonstick or cast iron pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Mist pan with cooking spray; let heat for 1 more minute. Add patties and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until juices run clear when pressed down with a spatula.
3. To assemble sliders, place 1 patty on bottom half of a roll, top with 2 to 3 cherry tomato halves, 1 lettuce leaf and 1 piece cheese, if desired; then add top half of roll. Serve with 1 to 2 tsp Homemade Ketchup. Repeat with remaining patties and accompaniments.

Nutrients per slider with cheese: Calories 140, Total Fat: 3 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 18 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 12 g, Sodium: 290 mg, Cholesterol: 15 mg