Post-holiday cooking should be easy. Once the zeal of preparing a massive mega-feast for friends and family has passed, and the last of the turkey bones have been sucked dry, I look to light, simple recipes made with fresh ingredients to wake up my starch-dulled palate.
Incredibly, I found the answer to my heavy food blues in an unlikely source: turkey. AH NO! Really??!! I'm sure that's what you're thinking. But I'm talking ground turkey here, which to me is a whole new species (okay bad word choice, how about "taste") of turkey.
Last night's turkey burgers were juicy and delicious, and turkey is an excellent lower-fat alternative to beef or lamb. I added some spices and bread crumbs to help hold them together. Paired with a yummy apple/walnut/feta salad, this meal was tasty and healthy. For a larger family, you might also add some fresh chopped veggies with hummus on the side, or some steamed edamame. Enjoy!
Turkey Burger w/Avocado
1 lb. package ground turkey
1 T. cumin
2 t. coriander
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 c. breadcrumbs (I used panko)
2 T. chopped parsley or cilantro
Salt & Pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying
Avocado
Tomato
Sprouts
Hamburger Buns
Combine turkey, cumin, coriander, red pepper, breadcrumbs, parsley or cilantro, salt and pepper. Heat 2 T. olive oil over medium heat. Form turkey into burgers and fry for 5 or so minutes per side, until cooked through.
Top burgers with avocado, tomato, sprouts and your choice of condiments.
Nutty Apple Salad
1 honeycrisp apple
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
2-3 oz. sheepsmilk feta (or more if you want more)
1 small pkg. salad greens
Annie's Papaya Poppyseed dressing
Chop apples and combine with lettuce. Top with chopped walnuts and crumbled feta. Dress with Annie's Papaya Poppyseed dressing.