Pork Sliders with Smashed Avocado

Pork Sliders with Smashed Avocado

These are super quick to make and taste fantastic.  Serve with roasted potatoes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 1 oz. whole-wheat slider buns
  • 1 ½ lbs. extra lean ground pork
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 oz. Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 ripe, peeled avocados
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • bibb lettuce torn

Method
 

  1. Combine pork, parsley, salt, and garlic powder in a medium bowl, gently mixing.            
  2. Divide mixture into 12 portions, shaping into ¼" thick patty.
  3. Lightly spray olive oil on both sides.
  4. Grill over medium high heat for 4 minutes a side.
  5. Toast the buns on the grill.
  6. Combine lime juice and avocado in a bowl. Mash avocado with a fork and stir to combine.
  7. Spread avocado mixture on bottom half of buns, add patty and cheese.  Top with tomato, lettuce, and top of bun.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light Magazine.