Memorial Day “Shred” Recipes

With summer quickly approaching and outdoor grilling for the Memorial Day weekend I wanted to share some healthier recipes to keep you on track!  Here is a link to other wonderful dish ideas.  http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_memorial_day_recipes.

Recipes above courtesy of www.eatingwell.com

 

Have a wonderful Memorial Day! 

 

Turkey Burgers

1 1b skinless ground turkey breast

1/2 cup pureed onions

1/2 cup pureed celery

1 tsp horseradish

1 tsp. low  sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp ground pepper

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp parsley

4 egg whites

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and form into patties.  Grill on each side until brown.

Serve on Ezekia buns, rye bread, or a multi grain bread of your choice

 

Potato Salad

3 cups cubed cooked red skin potatos

1/2 cup fat free mayonnaise

1/4 cup yellow mustard

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 tsp garlic salt

1/4 cup diced celery

1/4 tsp paprika

 

Sweet potato oven fries

2 large sweet potatoes

1 1/2 tsbp extra virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic

1/2 tsp sea salt

Fresh ground pepper

1 tbsp dried oregeno

1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary

 

Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees

Cut potatoes into finger wedges

Place in the bowl and mix other ingredients all around

Bake on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes

Healthy Soy Burgers with a kick

2 cups of soaked soybeans

6 cups of water

3 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

5 crushed garlic cloves

2 large chopped vidalia onions

1 grated carrot

1 small green pepper

1 tsp of sea salt

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

2 cups of cooked brown rice

Preparation:

1. Soak soybeans overnight.  Then drain and rinse well.  Take the beans and cook on low heat for approximately 2 hours until soft

2.In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and cook until translucent.  Add remaining veges and seasonings.

3.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees

4. Remove beans and mash with a potato masher

5.In large mixing bowl add veges, soybeans, and brown rice

6. Make mixture into patties and place on a baking sheet.

7.  Bake for 20 minutes per side

 

Grilled Asparagus

Asparagus spears ( rough end cut)

1-3 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/4 tsp of Sea Salt

1/4 tsp of Grated Parmesan Cheese

 

Mix asparagus, olive oil, and sea salt in large mixing bowl.  Place on grill safe pan.

Grill high heat for approx 7-10 minutes until slighty brown,

Remove and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top.