Southwestern Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with these flavorful Southwestern Turkey Burgers served alongside perfectly seasoned Sweet Potato Fries. This easy-to-make recipe combines lean ground turkey with black beans, sweet corn, and aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic to create a juicy, protein-packed patty bursting with southwestern flair. Paired with crispy, oven-baked sweet potato wedges coated in a smoky paprika and garlic seasoning, this dish offers a healthy twist on classic comfort food. Ready in just under an hour, these burgers are perfect for a casual family meal or a backyard cookout. Customize with your favorite toppings—like creamy avocado or crisp lettuce—for a mouthwatering meal that’s big on flavor and low on guilt.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 0.5 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 0.25 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
• 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 3 medium sweet potatoes (cut into thin wedges)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (for fries)
• 0.5 tsp salt (for fries)
• 4 burger buns
• 1 assortment optional toppings (lettuce, tomato slices, avocado, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, black beans, corn kernels, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. Set them aside.

Step 4

In another large bowl, toss sweet potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.

Step 5

Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.

Step 6

While the sweet potato fries are baking, heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with olive oil or non-stick spray.

Step 7

Cook the turkey burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Toast the burger buns if desired, and assemble the burgers with optional toppings like lettuce, tomato slices, or avocado.

Step 9

Serve the Southwestern turkey burgers alongside the crispy sweet potato fries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1312.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1927.0

Total Fat 67.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 322.0mg	0%
Sodium 3734.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 209.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 115.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 359.9mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 2284.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.7%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 44.0%