Cilantro Lime Turkey Burgers

My number one priority for fixing dinners, besides having a well rounded meal, is time. Sure, there are occasions that I bake and cook for fun, but really, with 3 kids ages 5 and under, let's be honest, time isn't plentiful. Not that I'm complaining - my house is always a party - but a party that must be monitored, otherwise I'd have naked kids running around smearing who knows what on the walls. And that's really not the type of party I want to welcome in my home, if you catch my drift.

You will notice most of my dinner recipes posted on this site are easy, or can be prepped throughout the day. Otherwise, we'd be eating take out every night, or I'd be fixing dinner with 3 kids hanging off me. And if I felt up for the extra exercise, I might consider it. But really, by dinner time, I'm usually ready for bed.

This recipe has been a favorite the past few weeks. It's packed with protein, and super simple to prepare. I've even prepped them the day before and left them as patties in the fridge until we were ready to throw on the grill or George Foreman.

Cilantro Lime Turkey Burgers
4 SERVINGS 
PREP: 10 minutes           COOK: 10 minutes            READY IN: 20 minutes

SIMPLE	HEALTHY	YUM

INGREDIENTS

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• 1/4 large red onion (or 1/2 of a medium one)
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• juice from 1 lime
• cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS

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1. In a food processor, pulse the red onion and cilantro until it's just past diced.  (You could dice them by hand as well, I just don't like big bits of onion in my burger. I like the taste to be more subtle).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the red onion, cilantro and turkey.
3. Add in the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix together until blended.
4. Divide into 4 equal patties and throw on the grill. Grill for 7-10 minutes, or until golden brown.

NUTRITION FACTS

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*These nutritional facts are for the turkey patty only. They do not include toppings or bun.

    1 turkey patty    197 calories   10g fat   2.3g carbs    21.6g protein    .7g sugar   

Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Subee's Kitchen.

Asian Lettuce Wraps

The lettuce wraps from PF Chang's have always been a favorite for me and my husband. We don't go there as much as we used to, but when we do, it never disappoints. Now that we have a baby the thought of going out to dinner is exhausting, so we brought the lettuce wraps to our own kitchen! I love how light and filling they are and when you pair it with crispy lettuce it just puts it over the top! These aren't a copy-cat recipe but they sure do hit the spot!

Asian Lettuce Wraps

4 SERVINGS 

PREP: 10 minutes           COOK: 15-20 minutes            READY IN: 30 minutes

SIMPLE	HEALTHY	YUM

INGREDIENTS

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• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 8 green onions, chopped
• 1 8-oz can water chestnuts, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
• Head of lettuce

DIPPING SAUCE

• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 

DIRECTIONS

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1. Cook meat until brown. Drain meat and return to pan. 
2. Add in chopped red peppers, green onions and water chestnuts. Stir to combine. 
3. Add in soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, ginger, water and sesame oil. Cook mixture until peppers and onions are soft. 
4. In a separate bowl combine ingredients for dipping sauce.
5. Fill lettuce with meat mixture and either dip into sauce or pour sauce over wrap. 

NUTRITION FACTS (without dipping sauce)

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 1cup serving   256 calories  10.9g fat  14.6g carbs   24.7g protein   5.0g sugar   

Enjoy!
Recipe Adapted from www.Fit2Fat2Fit.com