Lean Turkey Burgers

After my diet of mostly chicken, spinach and asparagus, I was ready to eat a real dinner. I made these turkey burgers with what I had in my fridge that needed to get used up. They came out great, but I regret not adding salt as they needed a bit. I'm a bit salt phobic right now, so I just dipped my burger in a smidge of ketchup.

Chopped up some leftover shiitake 

Added this awesome combo from Trader Joe's. Love this as my eyes are super sensitive when I cut onions.

 Seasoned with pepper, cayenne, garlic powder. 

 Added in some chopped sage and parsley that I had leftover.

 And about 1/4 cup egg whites

 Mix and form into patties

 Ready to eat

 Yummo!

I normally don't eat cheese or starch after lunch but I thought I'd splurge a bit tonight to celebrate how awesome I've been doing. I think this would be great with some black beans and avocado on the side and of course some type of green veggie. But you understand, I needed a day off!

Greek Pita Club

 Who doesn't love a sandwich?! I found this great recipe in the May 2011 edition of Better Homes and Gardens. I adapted it to make the sandwich a bit healthier and around 400 calories. It's packed with colorful veggies, has tons of flavor and is cheap and quick!

1. Take 2 whole wheat pita pockets and slice in half, length wise.

2. Spread the insides of each layer with a thin layer of hummus

3. On on layer add 2 leaves of hearts of romaine, bell pepper slices (1/3-1/2 a pepper) and 1 small tomato.

4. Top with another pita half and place on top, hummus side up.
5. Top with english cucumber slices (1/4 cucumber), 1/2 ounce fat free feta, and 4 chopped kalamata olives
6. Drizzle a bit of red wine vinegar, olive oil and sprinkle dried oregano on top.

 7. Finish up with the final pita half, cut and enjoy!