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Wife of Michael and mother of Sophie and Sadie. Lover of all things food, creator of healthy and delicious eats. Enjoys good wine and great company. Advocate of health and fitness. Steeler Fan. Future cooking television personality (hey, it doesn't hurt to put your dreams out there!).

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Quinoa Turkey Burgers with Feta and Spinach

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These turkey burgers are delicious. They are served on a 100 calorie multi grain sandwich thin topped with fat free tzatziki sauce in true Greek style. I added some quinoa to the ground turkey for some additional protein.

Turkey Burgers

1/4 cup quinoa
1 minced clove of garlic
2 cups of fresh spinach (cooked and drained)
1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup fat free feta
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp dill
salt and pepper taste
4 Multi Grain or Wheat 100 Calorie Sandwich thins

Tzatziki Sauce

1/2 cup fat free plain greek yogurt
1/3 cup peeled and grated english cucumber
1/2 garlic clove grated on a micro plane
1/2 tsp dill
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
(more or less salt and pepper depending on your preference)

Preheat your grill, Next cook 1/4 cup quinoa over medium heat in 1/2 cup of water (covered). Cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes. While the quinoa is cooking start on the tzatziki, as it will need a few minutes to sit together. Mix all ingredients together (garlic, yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, oregano, salt and pepper) and set in the refrigerator. In a large bowl combine ground turkey, garlic, cooked spinach, feta, dill, oregano, salt and pepper. Form 4 patties and grill over medium heat for 8 minutes each side. Serve on 100 calorie sandwich thins topped with tzatziki and your favorite burger toppings. ( I would suggest tomato and lettuce)

Yields 4 servings. Calories 330 Fat 10 grams

For a complete meal serve with two sides of veggies since your carbs are in your bun. Tonight I made mushrooms sauted in garlic and grilled asparagus tossed in soy sauce and lemon zest.

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