Of which 1 g sugars and 4.8 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights 25.8 g protein per serving · Iron (meat) · Vitamin B12 (meat)
Allergens milk
Sweet potato burger
The bun swapped for slices of roasted sweet potato.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes (600 g / 1¼ lb)
- 800 g (1¾ lb) lean ground beef (or other meat)
- salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder, to taste
- a drizzle of olive oil (10 g)
- 8 slices reduced-fat cheese (120 g / 4 oz)
- guacamole, red onion and tomato, to taste — optional, for filling, not included in the macros
Method
- Cut the sweet potatoes into slices about 1 cm (½ in) thick. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and the seasonings and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 25 minutes (or in the air fryer at 180 °C (350 °F) for 15 minutes), until tender.
- Season the ground beef well with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Shape into 8 patties.
The full method (4 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “High Protein”. The English edition is coming soon.
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