Turkey Burgers and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

First day back to school.  We're following the 91 day de clutter challenge and started today. This I felt deserved a good BBQ since it's still super nice and hot out! We had some catch up cleaning out completely our fridge and pantry today we were hungry after!


Turkey Burgers: 

1lbs (2 packages) Ground Turkey- Lean
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
1/2 red onion chopped
1/2 tsp Italian blend herbs
1 Egg

Mix items together, form into patties.  This will make either 6 big patties or 8 regular size.  I went for 6 jumbo as our family is 3 member big. I will say this recipe held together the best of any turkey burgers I've made so far!

Grill over high heat (500F) until cooked through and juices run clear.

Served on a whole wheat bun,

6 servings: 446 calories (with bun but not toppings)


Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus

1 bunch asparagus
1 package (10 slices) Proscuitto
1/2 package Velata Smoked Gouda 
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Lemon Juice

Whisk olive oil and lemon juice together. Break asparagus ends off (bend each stalk and it will naturally break off where the fiberous section meets the tender part). Toss asparagus in the Olive oil mixture.

Place slice of Proscuitto down, place on 3-5 stalks of asparagus (Larger stalks you'll need 3 bunch with youngers stalks use closer to 5) place a tsp of Cheese and then roll up.

Grill over medium heat (400F) until stalks are tender, prosciutto is crisp.

Servings: 9 Calories: 95/serving

Yummmm Turkey Bugers- the fancy way

These turned out really delicious.  My mom is now on a low cholesterol diet and this was something she could have as well!

Recipe inspiration: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/mozzarella_stuffed_turkey_burgers.html

However I'm a bit lazy we did not make our own marinara sauce- which im sure would have made it way better- but I knew i wouldn't have time.  However it's BBQ season.
How I made them:

• 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoons basil
• 2 slices flat bread cut in half. 

Combined everything except the cheese, basil and flat bread.  Make 8 thin patties- place the cheese on top of one and cover with another.  There's no binder in these burgers and they do fall apart so handle with care.
We grilled on the burger and did take the time to oil the grill first- however these stuck like crazy so it did not seem to help at all. I do recommend grill with the lid down- they are quite thick and that helped get them cooking

 I took my store bought marinara sauce, heated up in a small pot while the burgers were grilling.  Toast the flat bread, pour on some marinara pop the burger on and top with a bit more sauce. We paired it up with a Caesar salad.
Servings: 4
WW Points: 5

Uh oh- are you wondering where our Olive Garden Alfredo recipe went? Well we didn't emd up making lunch- we spent too much time playing with the horses to make lunch.  Hoping to make it Monday or Tuesday.