What you put into your body influences your fitness, energy level and well-being. We’re not going to go all fanatical on you and recommend you cultivate your own rooftop organic microgreens, but there are ways to eat healthier without sacrificing taste.


Turkey Burgers

Ingredients:


  • Coarse Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 1.5 lbs. Ground Turkey (92-93% lean)
  • ½ cup finely grated Gruyere Cheese
  • 4 Green Onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Dried Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Dijon
  • 1 Garlic Clove, minced
  • Coarse Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
  • Olive Oil (for grill)
  • 4 whole wheat Hamburger Buns
  • Sliced tomatoes, red or white onions, ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce and other burger fixings.

Directions:


Heat grill to high. In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine ground turkey with cheese, scallions, breadcrumbs, mustard, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.

Lightly oil grill. Place patties on the hottest part of the grill; sear until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Move the patties to cooler part of the grill; continue grilling until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes per side.