Turkey Sliders with Chipotle Lime Avocado Sauce

Published on September 8, 2015 | By |

- Yield
- 6 sliders

These sliders have a surprising ingredient that makes them super tender and juicy – zucchini! Even if you are not a fan of the texture or taste of zucchini, you’ll likely love these sliders. They’re BIG on flavor.

I serve them with Chipotle Lime Avocado Sauce, and a side or two of veggies as a meal. Or just one small slider is a perfect snack when I’ve got a long stretch between meals, as I often do between lunch and dinner.

They also would make a really great hors d’ouevres – make tiny sliders and serve them on a platter with a bowl of the dipping sauce in the middle. I plan on serving them at my next party this way.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey or chicken
2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
1 small shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
Coconut oil, ghee or avocado oil for cooking

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, add ground turkey, zucchini, shallot, garlic, cumin, salt and cumin. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients and form into 6 medium/small sliders. The mixture will be quite wet.
2. To cook on stove top: Heat a bit of coconut oil or ghee in a skillet (cast-iron works great) on medium heat. Add 3 sliders to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side then another 4 -5 minutes on the flip side. Remove from skillet with a spatula and set aside on a plate. Add the remaining sliders into the skillet and cook the same way. To bake in the oven: Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle a bit of coconut oil on to a baking sheet. Place sliders on the greased pan. Drizzle a bit of oil over the top of the sliders. Bake for 20-25 minutes. If desired, place under a broiler for an additional 2-3 minutes until browned on top, or use the convection setting on your oven if you have one.
3. Serve with Chipotle Lime Avocado Sauce