Simple Salmon Burgers | Health Partners:

A colorful, casual meal that’s surprisingly easy to make.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes Oven Roasted Potatoes

• 4 large low-sodium sweet potatoes (yams)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper spice mix

Salmon burgers

• 1 can (14.75 oz) pink or sockeye salmon
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 8 crackers, unsalted tops (like salt), crushed
• 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
• 2 egg whites from 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• cooking spray
• 4 whole wheat loaves
• 8 leaves of Bibb lettuce
• 2 medium sized tomatoes, sliced

Directions:

• Place oven rack in center, preheat oven to 425°F.
• Wash and grate sweet potatoes, cut lengthwise.
• In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with the canola oil and seasonings.
• Spread on the cookie sheet. Roast in the oven, turning occasionally, until tender and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
• While the sweet potatoes are roasting, make the salmon burgers. Drain the salmon, place in a medium mixing bowl and toss to coat.
• Add green onions and red peppers, crushed crackers, lemon juice, egg whites and yogurt.
• Form into 4 patties.
• Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat
• Cook the salmon burgers until golden brown, flip and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown.
• Serve the burgers with sliced ​​tomatoes and carrots and sweet potato fries.

Recipe by What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl.