Turkey Burger with Avocado Spread

This is my go to turkey burger recipe, it has never let anyone down before and then you throw this avocado spread on top? Yummo!  You will never want a regular burger again! This will make you forget you are eating healthy. With amazing flavors and a creamy topping, this is a great burger. 

Ingredients: 

Burger:

1 lb Ground Turkey 

1 Egg

1/4 Cup Bread Crumbs

1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

1Teaspoon Salt

1 Teaspoon Pepper

1Teapoon Parsley

1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder

1/4 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) 

Spread:

1 Avocado

3 Tablespoons Miricle Whip

3 Tablespoons Hummus 

1/2 Juice of a Lime

1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Directions:

Burger:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and cook until burger reaches 165* or no longer pink in the middle.

Spread:

Place all ingredients in food processor or mix with an immersion blender until it is very smooth.

Spread on top of burgers and enjoy. 

Spinach Feta Turkey Burger

This was amazing, healthy, tangy and grilled to perfection.  If you are looking for the perfect Turkey burger stop right here and make this.  The man in my life hates turkey burgers just because I use to over make them and never found a recipe he enjoyed but when I made this one he had two and that is a big deal even all the girls loved this so this one will be added onto our monthly menu for sure. So on your next grilling adventure make this amazing Turkey Burger and don't forget the sauce!

Ingredients 

*Burger*

1.25 Lbs Ground Turkey

1 Egg

1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

1/4 Cup Feta Cheese

1/2 Cup Frozen spinach (thawed and drained)

1 Teaspoon Onion Power

1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Zest

1 Teaspoon Salt

1 Teaspoon Pepper

*Greek Tzatziki Sauce*

1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt 

1 Teaspoon Olive Oil

2/3 Cup Cucumber Chopped (seedless)

1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice

2 Tablespoon Dill Weed 

Instructions 

*Burgers*

Preheat grill on medium.

Mix all  burger ingredients together and place on grill for 10 minutes per side.  Make sure the burger is no long pink in the middle or temping at 165*

Top off with the tzatziki sauce and serve right away.

*Greek Tzatziki Sauce*

Mix all ingredients together in medium bowl and chill for 30 minutes -1 hour and top off with your burgers or even use it as a dip with crackers.

Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Looking for a way to use up the last of that turkey or maybe just in the mood for an amazing creamy soup?  This is it your whole family/ friends will love it, pair it with biscuits or corn muffins.

2 Stalks Celery Chopped

2 Carrot Sticks Chopped

1 Medium Onion Chopped

1 Cup Mushrooms Chopped

2 Cups Wild Rice

2 Cups Shredded/Cubed Turkey 

2 Cups Half/Half

4 Cups Chicken Stock

1 Tablespoon Parsley

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/2 Cup Butter

1/2 Cup Flour

Place butter,celery,carrots,onion and mushrooms in a dutch oven until all the veggies are tender.

Mix in flour and stir until bubbly, gradually whisk in broth, bring to boil, stirring constantly, cook for 1-3 minutes or until thickened.

Stir in all remaining ingredients, return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes - 1 hour

Serve

Pasta Shell Bake

Everything made with pasta is heaven sent.  This dish is amazing enough and lighter because it is made with turkey. Pasta is also only one of the things all my kids will eat.  It doesn't matter what is in it, if it has pasta they will eat!  

So hunker down on a cold day and make this wonderful recipe that will warm your soul.

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 large garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

3/4 pound ground turkey (10% fat)

1 box of large pasta shells

2 1/2 cups marinara sauce (bottled or homemade)

3 Tablespoon chopped/dried parsley

1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)

1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.

 In a large pan, heat the oil over medium-heat and add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until onions have softened, about 4 minutes. Crumble in the ground turkey and cook until the turkey is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pasta, marinara sauce, parsley and 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top and the Parmesan cheese too.

 Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Recipe Adapted by

http://www.recipegirl.com

Turkey Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

This light healthy meal is the best!  After finding this recipe a few months back this is the only way I make our meat balls and my family is a huge meatball eaters.  The turkey makes this dish lighter and you could use wheat pasta and homemade sauce to make it even lighter!  Pasta can never do you wrong

Now I also double this recipe for my family of 5

1 lb ground turkey

1 egg beaten

1 cup plain bread crumbs

1 Tablespoon dried oregano

1 Tablespoon basil leaves

1 med onion chopped

2 garlic cloves minced

1 cup Parm cheese

2 Teaspoons salt and pepper

12 cubes fresh mozzarella cheese

1 jar 26 oz sauce

cooked pasta

put your pasta sauce into bigger pot

Mix all of your ingredients together and part into 12 portions

Take a piece of cheese in the center of the turkey mixture and form a ball around it

Put meat balls into sauce and cover and put on med heat 20-25 or until meat balls are done

serve over pasta

Adapted from

http://bsugarmama.com

Italian Layer Bake

One of everyone favorites of the many subway sandwiches is the Spicy Italian.  My oldest daughter has moved past the kids sub to a 6 inch because you cannot get the Spicy Italian on the kids, lame.

So when I ran across this recipe I just had to try and as I expected everyone loved it and it was delicious.

This is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

I did not use the peppers this round because my store did not have them in stock

1 (8-ounce) container refrigerated crescent rolls 

8 slices deli turkey (about 1/2 pound) 

8 slices deli ham (about 1/2 pound) 

12 slices deli hard salami (about 1/2 pound) 

8 slices Swiss cheese (about 1/2 pound) 

1 (12-ounce) jar roasted peppers, drained

 2 eggs, beaten

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

Unroll crescent roll dough without separating triangles. 

Separate dough into 2 squares along center cut line.  

 Place 1 square of dough into an 8-inch square baking dish; using your fingertips, press dough to fit bottom of dish.  

 Layer with half the turkey, ham, salami, Swiss cheese, and roasted peppers.

 Pour half of beaten eggs over peppers and repeat with remaining meats, cheese, and peppers.   

Place remaining square of dough over peppers. Pour remaining beaten eggs over dough and cover lightly with foil.  

 Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown let cool for 5 mins.

Adapted by

http://www.mrfood.com

Turkey Burgers

1 pound Ground Turkey
1 Tablespoon mined Garlic
1 Tablespoon minced Onion
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Egg
1/4 Cup Bread Crumbs

Make into patties and cook on griddle.