Turkey Burger Bowl Recipe

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Serves 4

Sweet potato fries

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into fry-shaped strips
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Turkey burger patties

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon mustard

Bowl

• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes*, halved
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional: sliced avocado, diced onions, pickles, shredded carrots

*Safety note: If you’re serving grape or cherry tomatoes to children younger than 4 years of age, cut them into quarters to reduce choking risk.

1. Prepare the sweet potato fries: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil and salt. Spread them out on a parchment-lined baking pan, and roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and slightly browned.
2. Prepare the turkey burger patties: In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 8 mini burger patties (2 per bowl).
3. Cook the turkey burger patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside.
4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, Greek yogurt and mustard.
5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, roasted sweet potato fries and any optional ingredients between 4 bowls.
6. Add the patties: Place 2 mini turkey burger patties on top of each bowl, and then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the burgers. Drizzle the dressing on top and serve!

1 turkey burger bowl serving (optional ingredients not included):

Calories: 530
Protein: 32 grams
Total carbohydrates: 61 grams
Dietary fiber: 9 grams
Total fat: 18 grams

Nutrition facts are an estimate and vary based on serving size.

Make the turkey burger patties ahead of time and freeze them for up to 6 months for an easy, healthy freezer meal. Here’s how:

1. Double the turkey burger patty ingredients and prepare the patties according to the cooking directions above. Don’t cook them.
2. Individually wrap each raw patty in plastic wrap.
3. Place all the individually wrapped patties in a freezer bag or container, labeled with the date.
4. When you’re ready to serve them, pull out the number of patties you need and cook them in the oven, on the stovetop or in the air fryer.

Getting kids involved in meal prep is a great way to teach them real-life skills and build their confidence and independence. Based on your child’s age and skill level, here are some ways they can help prepare the turkey burger bowls:

• Practice their math skills by measuring the spices. Or you can measure, and your child can dump the spices in the bowl.
• Whisk together the dressing.
• Build their own turkey burger bowl.

Many kids as young as 6 can help prepare meals, but there are other great ways to get kids involved in the kitchen:

• Ages 4 and 5: Help set and clear the table before and after meals.
• Ages 6 to 8:
  • Put away groceries.
  • Wipe the counters.
  • Sweep the floor.
  • Load the dishwasher.
• Ages 9 to 12:
  • Wash dishes and load the dishwasher.
  • Take out the trash.
• Ages 12 and older: Make a meal on their own.

You know your child best. Assign mealtime responsibilities based on their skills and abilities, as well as your comfort.

This recipe has been tested at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kauffman Family Teaching Kitchen, located in the Center for Advanced Pediatrics. The Kauffman Family Teaching Kitchen offers interactive, hands-on cooking and nutrition classes for patients, their families and children in the community.

To learn more, email teachingkitchen@choa.org.