Bacon Turkey Sliders
 
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Serves: 16 patties
INGREDIENTS:
  • Sliders
  • 1½ lbs extra lean ground turkey
  • ½ lb package of bacon (around 250 grams or 11 slices)
  • ½ cup millet or quinoa
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ cup hemp hearts
  • ½ cup feta
  • ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ cup green onion, sliced thinly
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped finely (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped finely (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Creamy avocado dressing
  • 1 large avocado
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • Base: 16 lettuce leaves
  • Optional topping: sliced green onion and fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Sliders
  2. The first step is to cook the millet and bacon, which can be done simultaneously. Place the millet in a medium sized pot on the stove with one cup of water or broth (liquid should be around double the amount of the grains) and a dash of sea salt and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked and all the water is absorbed. Set it aside to cool for a few minutes before combining with everything else. Place the bacon on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil, insert into a cold oven and turn the oven to 400°. Leave to cook for 15-20 minutes (depending on thickness), until browned and crispy and then remove from oven and blot with paper towels. Once cooled, break into small pieces and combine in a large bowl with the millet and all the other slider ingredients. Mix until evenly combined then form into small patties, using around ¼ cup for each patty. Bake (still at 400°) for 25 minutes, flipping them all over after the first 15.
  3. Creamy avocado dressing
  4. Combine all the ingredients together and mash until combined. Place a dollop on each slider and sprinkle with fresh cilantro and green onion.
Recipe by Love from the Land at https://www.lovefromtheland.com/bacon-turkey-sliders/