I love a good burger. I love a good turkey burger even more. Burgers, hands down, are my favorite meal. Made correctly, they are the perfect meal. A complete food pyramid.
There are 2 "secrets" in making a good turkey burger, 1. season with a lot pepper. Something about pepper and ground turkey is great. 2. Add good fat. Turkey is very lean which is great for health but not for cooking. Lean ground meats don't hold together--fat is a binder and without it, well, they fall apart. So we add fat...olive oil, that is.
We need monounsaturated fats "good fats" in our daily diet for several reasons, including brain function and to control the balance of our cholesterol which aids in the prevention of heart disease. Bottom line, we take out the saturated fat by using a lean meat and add monounsaturated fat via olive oil for reasons of both health and culinary.
Turkey Burger w/ Sauteed Mushrooms on a Whole Grain Bun
1 lb ground turkey
1 T black pepper
2 T Worcestershire
1/4 C and 1 t olive oil, divided
8 oz mushrooms, sliced (approx 8 to 10 large mushrooms if you buy them loose)
In a bowl, combine Turkey, pepper Worcestershire and 1/4 C olive oil. Make into patties and cook thoroughly on skillet or grill.
In a skillet, saute 1 t olive oil and mushrooms until desired tenderness.
Add your favorite toppings and place on a slightly toasted bun. In the pictured burger, I added the mushrooms, green leaf lettuce and extra sharp cheddar. so good.
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Broccoli Salad w/ warm bacon dressing
3 cups raw broccoli, chopped
4 pieces turkey bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch bits.
1 t honey
1 T Balsamic vinegar
1 t Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
In a skillet cook the bacon until done. Place in small mixing bowl and add honey, mustard, vinegar, and oil. whisk until completely blended. Pour over broccoli and toss thoroughly-- lightly coating the broccoli.
Note: I saute the mushrooms after the bacon in the same skillet --adds a little flavor and saves on cleanup.
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