Sunday, December 16, 2012

Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers


ingredients:
1 lb. ground turkey
1 egg, slightly beaten
5 oz. frozen spinach (half a bag), defrosted
3/4 cup feta cheese
1 tsp. salt & pinch of pepper

directions:
Mix together all ingredients with your hands and form 4 medium sized patties.
Cook patties in a greased skillet until all meat is completely cooked.
Serve on toasted buns with red onion, Greek sauce, lettuce, tomatoes.


Date Banana Yogurt Smoothie

Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Makes 1 Serving

1/4 cup chopped dates
1/2 medium banana
1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup crushed ice

Each smoothie contains:

275 calories
64 gm. carbohydrate
Trace fat
2 mg. cholesterol
8 gm. protein
103 mg. sodium
6 gm. fiber