This sweet potato buns recipe will jazz up your burgers. The healthy way to use buns! They are Whole30 compliant and will satisfy your every dinner-table desire.
Why This Recipe Works
I’ve made it to Day 12 of the Whole30 program and I’m still breathing, friends. I still miss my sugar and dream about it every night, but I am loving the foods I am allowed to eat.
Who knew it would be so much fun to get creative with meat and veggies?! In between dreams of cake and cookies, I dreamed up these Healthy Burgers with Sweet Potato Buns a few nights ago. I was super happy with how they turned out and DEE-voured two of them in about ten minutes.
I can say that I enjoy sweet potatoes on top of pork chops too – another delicious, healthy way to eat them up.
If you have a spare ten minutes, be sure to make a batch of this Whole30 Guacamole to top the burgers with. If you’re stretched for time, a few avocado slices will do. Either way, you are going to love this recipe!
Whether you’re following the Whole30 program or not, it will become a quick favorite because of its ease, deliciousness and healthiness.
Recipe Ingredients
Sweet potato (or yam) – Choose firm, small to medium size sweet potatoes with smooth skin and no bruises/cracks.
Ground beef – Substitute ground turkey for a healthier option.
Hot sauce – Use Frank’s hot sauce to comply with Whole30 diet.
Whole30 compliant guacamole – Alternatively, replace with avocado slices.
How To Make Sweet Potato Buns
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet and brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper (both sides). Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, flipping slices halfway.
Step 2
Meanwhile, combine the ground meat, onion and hot sauce (if using) in a large bowl. Mix until combined. Divide in four equal parts and form patties.
Step 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cover, cooking for 3-5 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked to desired doneness.
Step 4
Place sweet potato buns on serving plate. Serve immediately!
How To Serve Sweet Potato Buns
Enjoy topping each bun with a burger and guacamole (or avocado slices). Top with hot sauce and another sweet potato slice (if desired).
What To Serve With Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are delicious and also easy to prepare! But what do you serve alongside this yummy little potato? Read on for 20 perfect ideas – what to serve with sweet potatoes.
How Long Do Cooked Sweet Potatoes Last
If you have leftovers and you are wondering whether to toss or eat.. read this article for information about how long cooked sweet potatoes last, and so much more!
FAQ About Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes contain many health benefits. They have a high amount of dietary fiber, aiding in digestion and weight loss. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals. Especially the orange and purple varieties are rich in antioxidants.
In most cases, it is not necessary to peel sweet potatoes before boiling. Be sure to pierce the skin of the potato with a fork a few times just before adding to the pot. In recipes using sweet potatoes as dessert, you may see instructions to remove the peel.
If you have leftovers and you are wondering whether to toss or eat.. read this article for information about how long cooked sweet potatoes last, and so much more!
In need of ideas about what to serve alongside this tasty orange food? Check out this roundup of 20 delicious ideas: what to serve with sweet potatoes.
The only downfall to making potatoes is the wait! Don’t let this stop you from enjoying this perfect side dish. You can quickly and easily prepare a baked sweet potato recipe in the microwave.
More Whole30 Recipes
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Sweet Potato Buns Recipe – Whole30 Approved!
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato (or yam) peeled, sliced crosswise into 1/2 in circles
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1 lb ground beef substitute ground turkey for a healthier option
- 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
- 1 tbsp hot sauce 1-2 tbsp. optional; use Frank's to comply with Whole30 diet
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1/2 avocado slices
- 1 tbsp hot sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet and brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper (both sides). Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, flipping slices halfway.
- Meanwhile, combine the ground meat, onion and hot sauce (if using) in a large bowl. Mix until combined. Divide in four equal parts and form patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cover, cooking for 3-5 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked to desired doneness.
- Place sweet potato buns on serving plate and top with burgers and guacamole (or avocado slices). Top with hot sauce and another sweet potato slice (if desired). Serve immediately!
Notes
- Sweet potato (or yam) – Choose firm, small to medium size sweet potatoes with smooth skin and no bruises/cracks.
- Ground beef – Substitute ground turkey for a healthier option.
- Hot sauce – Use Frank’s hot sauce to comply with Whole30 diet.
- Whole30 compliant guacamole – Alternatively, replace with avocado slices.
Excited to try these this weekend. Going to grill them. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I’ll post after we try them.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. I’d love to hear your review!
This is totally genius! I’ve been gluten free for years and have never thought of doing this! This looks so much better and more appetizing than eating my usual plain, lonely, bunless burger on my plate 🙂
It’s fun to inspire one another!