Fit Food Friday! California Burger with Avocados!

My dear friends! It is finally Friday! I always look forward to Fridays (even on Mondays haha).

I have a super yummy recipe and HEALTHY recipe for you to today! I made it this week and it was delicious and easy to make. I have to give it to Jillian Michaels...I am so surprised by the recipes in her Book "Making the Cut".  After I learned what "Smart Start" was...making her recipes were as easy as pie! Read here to learn how I learned about Smart Start"!

California Burger



Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped shallots

1 teaspoon low sodium worchestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 garlic cloves, minced

2.5 pounds of the leanest turkey ground turkey meat

cooking spray

10 tablespoons Dijon mustard

10 wheat hamburger buns

lettuce leaves

10 slices red onion

2 peeled avacados, sliced into 10 pieces

3 cups alfalfa sprouts

I know! It looks like alot but its so easy!

You can cook the patties on the grill or in a large fry pan like I did.

1. Heat your pan or grill to medium-high.

2. to prepare patties, combine the first 6 ingredients (shallots thru turkey meat) and mix well. Divide mixture into equal portions, then shape each into a 1/2 inch thick pattie. Spray your pan with cooking spray and cook patties about 5 minutes on each side or until they are done in the middle.

3. Spread 1 tablespoon of mustard on the bottom bun, then layer each burger with an onion slice an avocado slice and 1/3 cup of sprouts (i couldnt fina any at my store so i did use them).

These would be great paired with Sweet Potato Fries!

I want to let everyone know...BE SURE to tune in on Monday! My friend at Me & My Boys have a great treat for you! And you won't want to miss it! In the meantime, you should check out her Blog HERE. Its super fun and crafty! 

I hope everyone has wonderful weekend!
Manda

Fit Food Recipe on Friday!

TURKEY BURGERS!

yes this is a stock photo lol... But I haven't made these in awhile. However, this is one of my favorite recipes! This recipe is from Eating Well (one Of my favorite places to find tasty healthy treats!)

so as you can see... My fiancé (I love saying that!) is pretty much all muscle lol! We eat pretty healthy during the week and this recipe is so easy and quick! Not to mention pretty darn healthy! Pair it with sweet potato fries and you have a meal!

Makes 4 servings
Active time: 35 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Spicy Southwest flavors pair with sweet and tangy pickled red onions to create a standout turkey burger.
INGREDIENTS
Pickled Onions
1 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 small red onion, halved and very thinly sliced
BURGERS
1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper,( I don't always use this) (see Note)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 whole-wheat buns, split
8 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise

STEPS
1. To prepare pickled onions: Whisk vinegar, brown sugar, salt and allspice in a medium glass bowl. Cover and microwave on High until the mixture boils, 2 to 3 minutes. (Alternatively, bring the mixture to a boil in a small saucepan on the stove.) Add onion and toss to coat.

2. To prepare burgers: Preheat grill to high. Place turkey in a medium bowl and gently mix in cilantro, cumin, ground chipotle, salt and allspice until distributed throughout the meat. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Brush with oil.

3. Grill the burgers until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toast buns on the grill, if desired.

4. Drain the onion, discarding the marinade. Spread 2 teaspoons mayonnaise on each bun; top with a burger and pickled onions.

TIPS
Note: Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. Ground chipotle can be found in the specialty spice section of most supermarkets.

NUTRITION
Per serving: 308 calories; 12g fat (3g sat, 1g mono); 65mg cholesterol; 30g carbohydrates; 26g protein; 4g fiber; 738mg sodium; 150mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Selenium (30% daily value), Iron (20% dv). 2 Carbohydrate Servings Exchanges: 2 starch, 3 lean meat


Enjoy!!! And have a great weekend!!