Looking to kick your sliders up a notch? These buffalo sliders with a sweet potato “bun” are not only adorable, they are also packed with nutrients and flavour, especially when paired with the roasted garlic spread. And that sweet potato “bun?” Out of this world! {Paleo & gluten-free}
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Buffalo Sweet Potato Sliders = New Obsession
One thing you might not know about me is that I am slightly obsessed with burgers.
All different kinds. Everything from fully loaded whoppers to cute mini sliders.
People are always surprised to hear that I eat meat because apparently all dietitians are vegetarians.
*eye roll*
Although I love my meatless dishes, I could not live without my burgers.
I read a quote the other day that totally sums it up…
”Imagine life without burgers. No wait, that would be a nightmare.”
And it’s so true!
Life without a burger would be pretty darn miserable.
Now obviously I don’t binge on fully loaded whopper burgers all the time because that would not be good for overall health or the waistline, SO when the cravings for a burger hit, I resort to my roasted garlic feta chicken burgers, avocado jalapeño burgers OR these tasty homemade sliders.
What’s so amazing about these sliders?
Now, I’m telling ya straight up that these aren’t just any old sliders.
These, are the BEST kind of sliders.
Because they’re not only buffalo-flavoured, BUT they also have a sweet potato “bun.”
Say whatttt??!!
Yes, that’s right.
A juicy buffalo slider patty stuffed between two roasted sweet potatoes slices.
Eat it with two hands, down it in one bite or savour each bite by slowly working away at it with a fork and knife.
Totally up to you.
For sweet-potato-slider-loving fans, mini burgers don’t get any better than this baby.
Especially when you load it up with all of the toppings and add this amazing roasted garlic spread AND an extra dose of buffalo sauce.
Just because.
Why the Sweet Potato Bun?
Five reasons (among many more):
- More nutrients – By replacing your typical bun with sweet potato, it adds some extra nutrients like vitamin A, C, potassium and fibre.
- Easier on the waistline – Two slices of sweet potato amounts to only 20 calories and 5 grams of carbohydrates compared to your typical bun that weighs in at 200 calories and 40 grams of carbohydrates.
- Less work for you – The roasted slices of sweet potato are easier to get your mouth around which means it’s much easier for you to devour. Enough said.
- Lower on the glycemic index – one of my favourite things about sweet potatoes is that they’re LOWER on the glycemic index which means that you won’t be getting crazy spikes in your blood sugar (AKA more energy, a better mood, and less overall cravings!) Bonus.
- It’s just plain tasty – I find the addition of the sweet potato incorporates even MORE flavour to the already flavourful burger because you get that hint of sweetness that’s brought out by roasting the sweet potato in the oven.
All the more reason to swap out the typical bun for some sweet potato slices!
It really is a match made in heaven.
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- Sweet Potato Taco Bites
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- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
- Buffalo Chicken Chili {Slow Cooker}
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Buffalo sliders with Sweet Potato "Bun"
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 3 tbsp buffalo sauce
- 1 garlic clove (try roasting it to add even more flavour)
- 2 green onions thinly sliced (just the green portion)
- 2 tbsp almond flour can also sub in panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 large sweet potato cut in quarter inch rounds
- 1 tsp olive oil
Garnish with:
- 4 tbsp. Roasted Garlic Sauce
- Tomatoes
- Slices of red onion
- Lettuce
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, flipping them over halfway through baking time.
- In medium bowl, combine beef, garlic, green onions, buffalo sauce, almond flour and black pepper. Mix well.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400℉)
- Divide beef mixture into 8 portions and flatten them into patties. When grill is hot, place patties over direct heat. Grill 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through but not overcooked.
Nutrition
Adapted from the Real Food Dietitians
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