Bajan Turkey Burger Sliders with Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges & Mauby Refresher

About this meal

A Barbadian-inspired turkey burger slider, seasoned with authentic Bajan herbs and spices, served on whole grain mini buns with grilled vegetables, paired with oven-roasted spicy sweet potato wedges. Accompanied by a homemade Mauby Refresher, sweetened naturally and brewed with West Indian bark and spices, this meal packs lean protein and spicy-sweet-savory flavor, tailored for muscle gain while keeping sodium low.

Ingredients

• lean ground turkey — 400g
• whole wheat mini slider buns — 8
• sweet potato — 350g
• Barbadian green seasoning (fresh thyme, parsley, green onion, hot pepper, garlic, lime juice) — 3 tbsp
• fresh chives — 1 tbsp, minced
• onion — 1 small, finely diced
• Scotch bonnet pepper — 1 small, de-seeded and minced
• egg (optional for binding) — 1
• whole grain mustard (no added salt) — 1 tbsp
• fresh tomato — 1 large, sliced
• mixed baby greens — 1 cup
• extra virgin olive oil — 2 tbsp
• black pepper — 1/2 tsp
• paprika — 1 tsp
• ground allspice — 1/2 tsp
• ground cinnamon — 1/4 tsp (for sweet potatoes)
• mauby bark — 2 tbsp
• cloves — 1 tsp
• star anise — 2
• orange peel — 1 strip
• stevia or pure honey (for sweetening mauby) — to taste (~1 tbsp)
• water (for drink) — 1 liter

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice sweet potatoes into wedges, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, black pepper, allspice, and cinnamon. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25-30 minutes until crisp and golden.
2. In a bowl, mix ground turkey with green seasoning, diced onion, Scotch bonnet, chives, whole grain mustard, black pepper, and egg. Form into 8 small slider patties.
3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook turkey patties for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear.
4. Meanwhile, brew Mauby Refresher: Boil water with mauby bark, cloves, star anise, and orange peel for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, strain, and cool. Sweeten using stevia or honey, then chill (serve with ice if desired).
5. Lightly toast whole wheat slider buns. Assemble sliders with baby greens, tomato slices, turkey patties, and additional fresh green seasoning if desired.
6. Serve sliders with sweet potato wedges and a glass of chilled Mauby Refresher.