Why Cook This Healthy Turkey Burger Menu?
Healthy cooking and eating is something that is much easier than most people think. Of course it is simple and gratifying to grab a fast-food meal or order a pizza, but this isn't something that should be done most of the time. It's important to prepare and cook healthy meals a majority of the time. Even if you don't enjoy cooking, if you make extra portions, you can have the healthy food for later in the week.
Perhaps you are pressed for time and this is your reason for not cooking a healthy meal a few times a week. In today's world, this is understandable. People are wearing multiple hats: employees, employers, parents, children of aging parents, students, and so on. But an easy, quick meal that is healthy can fit the bill. This healthy turkey burger menu will even satisfy picky children. This meal serves 4 people (or 2 very hungry people.)
Prep Time
Allow yourself about a half hour for the completion of the meal, although it will probably take less time.
What You Will Need
- 4 turkey burger patties (look for the leanest available)
- 4 whole wheat hamburger rolls
- 4 slices of low-fat American cheese singles
- A bag of salad (romaine, mixed greens, etc)
- A low-fat dressing of choice
- A ripe green pepper
- A ripe red tomato
- 2 ripe apples of choice (Granny Smith is refreshing)
Preparation
- Unwrap the turkey burgers and set your stove on medium heat. Warm a large non-stick skillet. Prepare four whole wheat buns with a slice of low-fat American cheese on each. Add lettuce to each bun from the salad bag. Cook two burgers in the skillet, turning occasionally.
- Prepare the salad by pouring the entire bag into a medium-sized serving bowl. Cut up the tomato and the pepper into small pieces. You can add other veggies if you like. Save the dressing for individuals to pour themselves so that the salad doesn't start to wilt.
- Cook the other two turkey burger patties, turning occasionally.
- While the last two burgers are cooking, cut up the two apples into wedges. Leave on the skins. If you have an apple wedger, this makes perfect portions. A good tip is to use two different kinds of apples for more visual appeal.
Tips
This meal can easily be served on paper plates for easy cleanup. To add a healthy dessert, think fresh fruit with low-fat frozen yogurt. If you are only eating for two, the extra burgers and salad can be refrigerated and enjoyed later in the week. Or store the uncooked burgers in the freezer for a later date.
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