Meat & Poultry Turkey Turkey Turkey Burger California Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries 4.6 (8) 8 Reviews Inspired by an option at the West Coast chain In-N-Out Burger, this turkey burger recipe keeps the carbs in check with a lettuce wrap instead of a bun. The side of sweet potato fries bakes while you prep the burgers, so this entire healthy dinner is ready in under 30 minutes. By Joyce Hendley, M.S. Joyce Hendley, M.S. See More Joyce Hendley has been writing about food and health for nearly 3 decades. Her recipes and writing are informed by sound nutrition principles, and honor the nourishing wisdom of home cooks all over the world. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 19, 2025 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts These burgers are ready in only 25 minutes, making them ideal for busy weeknights.Sweet potatoes provide fiber for digestive health and support overall wellness.You can make the patties up to 8 hours in advance. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings Fries 1 medium sweet potato (12 oz.), peeled 2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado ⅛ teaspoon salt Burgers 8 ounces lean ground turkey ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 slices sweet onion, such as Vidalia 2 thick slices tomato ½ avocado 4-6 large, soft lettuce leaves, such as green leaf or butterhead Directions To prepare fries: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Slice sweet potato into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1/8 tsp. salt. Bake, flipping halfway through, until tender and crisp-edged, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare burgers: Using your hands, mix turkey, Cheddar, Worcestershire, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Shape into two 4-inch patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Brush oil over a medium nonstick or cast-iron skillet; set it over medium heat for 2 minutes. (Alternatively, to grill, see Tip.) Add the patties and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Cover the pan and continue to cook until the patties are lightly browned but still juicy (the juices should run clear, not pink), and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, 2 to 4 minutes more. To assemble the burgers, top each patty with a slice of onion and tomato, and half the avocado slices. Carefully wrap each one in 2 to 3 lettuce leaves, wrapping as tightly as you can. Serve with the sweet potato fries. Tips Tip: To grill the patties: In Step 4, preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack and grill the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, flipping gently to avoid breaking them. To make ahead: Prepare patties (Step 3) up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 463 Calories 23g Fat 34g Carbs 35g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 1 burger + 1 cup fries Calories 463 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 8g 28% Total Sugars 10g Protein 35g 71% Total Fat 23g 30% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Cholesterol 58mg 19% Vitamin A 22584IU 452% Vitamin C 29mg 32% Folate 84mcg 21% Sodium 690mg 30% Calcium 170mg 13% Iron 4mg 20% Magnesium 49mg 12% Potassium 777mg 17% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.