Happy Monday to you!
Instead of a regular post, I thought I would switch things up this Monday and offer a few new recipes instead. What is better than starting your week with some cooking inspiration right?
First, the one I promised from last night…
Greek Turkey Burgers
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground turkey breast
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 1 T minced garlic
- 3 T sun dried tomatoes
- 4 oz reduced fat feta cheese
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into patties (about 4 inches wide, 2 inches thick) and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Broil on one side for 7 minutes, flip and broil on remaining side for an addition 7 minutes.
Serves: 6
Nutritional Info:
Calories: 156, Total Fat: 3.5g, Sat. Fat: 1.5g, Carbohydrates: 3.1g, Protein: 24g
These were delicious! The egg and zucchini keeps them super moist and the cheese and sun dried tomatoes adds a ton of flavor. You can enjoy these in the traditional burger form with some fresh spinach and tomato or you can do as I did and make it into a wonderful salad.
Next up, a new favorite when it comes to fried rice.
Pineapple Quinoa Fried Rice
Ingredients:
- 2 C cooked quinoa
- 1 small red pepper, diced
- 1/2 C asparagus, chopped
- 1/2 of a zucchini, diced
- 2 T minced garlic
- 2 T soy sauce
- 1 T mirin
- 1 can diced pineapple (in juice)
- 1/4 C edamame
- 2 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Heat a large skillet. Add the veggies and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the cooked quinoa and let it brown in the pan for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add the soy and mirin sauces and mix well. Add pineapple and edamame and stir. Make a large hole in the middle of the mixture and crack the eggs into the center. Let the eggs set for a minute or two and mix all together.
Serves: 4
Nutritional Info:
Calories: 251, Total Fat: 5.9g, Sat. Fat: 1.1g, Carbohydrates: 39g, Fiber: 5.9g, Sugar: 6.7g, Protein: 12.3g
You can certainly eat this on its own or you can add another protein such as shrimp or chicken.
Enjoy!
What good recipes have you made lately?
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This looks so good! I just bought a bag of quinoa, can’t wait to try it out.
Those all look great. I have never fried my quinoa. This is a must try!
I actually liked to much better than rice. It gets more crispy and delicious!
i literally just made that exact turkey burger for dinner!! minus the zucchini. i also added in a little ricotta which was delicious.
that quinoa fried rice looks amazing!
Yum! I’m not sure which looks better! I love the looks of the “fried rice”
Yay for new recipes! I always love trying new ones out!
I love these ideas! and this may sound really weird, but I am obsessed with adding spaghetti squash to my salads right now. I especially love it paired with an asian dressing and some shrimp and extra veggies because its almost like a nutrient-packed “noodle” salad. so delicious!
Not weird at all! I add it to my salads all the time!! Try using Kale for the lettuce and you have yourself an even more nutritional powerhouse.
I love making fried quinoa and adding pineapple! I love how you add asparagus and zucchini to yours..delish!
Those greek turkey burgers look amazing. I love turkey burgers and I bet they are fabulous with feta.
Quite the selection of delish recipes! They all sound so good
I’m always looking for new quick weeknight dinner ideas and these definitely fit the bill! I love greek anything.
Oh my gosh! Everything looks delectable. I made up a new healthy cheesecake recipe the other day. I am in baking mode.
Lauren, have you ever tried Fish Sauce?! it’s SUPER high in sodium but it’s such a special little treat that one can pick up at the local asian market! I just love global gracery stores because they’re full of items I’ve never tried! do you go to any global markets? love Love LOVE you blog! – jasper
Both of the recipes look delicious! Loveee how versatile both turkey and quinoa are and can absorb almost any flavors! One of my fave quinoa dishes mixes roasted corn + black beans + avocado + salsa… Super creamy!
Those turkey burgers look great!
I made a quinoa risotto recently which was amazing! Love that little grain/protein!
I just made some quinoa fried rice last week and i fell in love! Adding pineapple sounds like a great addition.
I am totally making both of those recipes as soon as possible! Last night I made a simple recipe using leftover salsa that worked out nicely: Salsa, chicken, corn, black beans, onions, lemon juice and cilantro. Mix it up in a pan and enjoy!
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