I love the idea of sliders–little 2-bite hamburgers that work as appetizers or main courses. Unfortunately, the one’s I’ve seen are beef chuck with a ton of high fat items on them that can close your arteries with 3 bites. So, being the healthy foodie that I am, I decided to work on a fun, healthier version that would be a fun appetizer for the Superbowl, or an easy supper with your loved ones. I don’t have the exact nutritional breakdown, but trust me, it’s healthier. If you’ve ever been to my house, you know I don’t buy unhealthy things anyway, and I found all the ingredients there. Need I say more? Enjoy!
Turkey Sliders with Garlic Chips and Mango-Makes about 12 sliders
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 heaping tblsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
Lots of fresh pepper
3 tbs grapeseed or olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, sliced thinly
2 shallots, minced-about 1/4 cup
1/2 C ripe mango, minced
3 oz Fontina Cheese, very thinly sliced!
12 Lettuce leaves for wrapping
Preheat the broiler. Mix the turkey, rosemary leaves and pepper well and shape small patties that are about 2 1/2 or 3″ in diameter (I spread the mixture on a cutting board and used a large, round cookie cutter shape). Broil about 4 minutes each side.
Meanwhile, heat the oil over med-high heat. Add the garlic chips in one layer and cook until they start to turn brown. Flip, if necessary to get both sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and let drain on a paper towel.
Using the leftover oil, saute the shallots until soft and starting to brown. Place them in a small bowl. Mix shallots with mango.
When the sliders are out of the broiler, turn the oven on to 375. On each slider, place a tsp of the shallot/mango mixture. Cover with a slice of Fontina Cheese. Put the sliders (still on the broiling pan) in the oven until the cheese melts-2-3 minutes. Take out of the oven.
On a plate, place a few lettuce leaves, then the sliders on top. Sprinkle with a few garlic chips. Repeat until all are served.
That’s the whole thing! I love the sweetness of the mango and the crunchiness of the garlic chips all together in my mouth. I’m having the leftovers tonight for dinner. YUMMEE!!
Talk to you soon,
Rona
