Labor Day has always been seen as Summer's last big "HURRAH" when it comes to parties. The kids are back in school, the seasons begin to change, and we come to realize that the year is already 3/4 through. Usually, we celebrate with beer, burgers, baked beans, creamy pasta salads, and LOTS of snacks; leaving those of us who are trying to watch what we eat up the creek without a paddle. But Fear Not, my Friends! I've got some recipies to help create a healthier, happier, party-goer!
Turkey Burgers
1/2 lb lean ground turkey
1/8 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 dash pepper
4 1/2 tsps or 1 packet dijon mustard
1 dash salt
1 tbsp worschestchire
1/4 tsp garlic, minced
Directions
1.Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
2.Mix well with hands or plastic spoon.
3.Create 2 patties or 4 smaller patties.
4.Cook on grill or in skillet with a little extra virgin olive oil.
5.Serve with or without a low calorie bun.
Tabbouleh
Ingredients
1 cup bulgur
2 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced green onions (tops only)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint leaves
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
Directions
1.Place bulgur in a bowl; stir in water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Drain and squeeze dry.
2.Stir in the lemon juice, oil, onions, parsley, salt and mint. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3.Just before serving, stir in tomato.
Guacamole
1/4 small onion
1/4 cup cilantro
1 cup sliced avocado
1 lime yields lime juice
1/2 small whole tomato
1/2 jalapeno pepper
Directions
1.Finely chop avocado, tomato, fresh jalapeno, onion and cilantro.
2.Add chopped ingredients to a bowl, together with juice of 1 lime then mix and mash together (mashing is optional. sometimes I like it chunky ^_^).
3.Add salt and pepper to taste.
4.Note: add more jalapeno if you like it spicier. Awesome on an Open Faced Turkey Burger!!
Mexican Bean and Rice Salad
Ingredients
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin salt to taste
Directions
1.In a large salad bowl, combine the brown rice, kidney beans, black beans, corn, onion, green pepper, jalapeno peppers, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, and cumin.
2.Lightly toss all ingredients to mix well, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
3.Refrigerate salad for 1 hour, toss again, and serve.
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