Amazing Day!

Today was a fabulous day!  I got a ton of stuff done around the house, our very good friends came over and we finally did Christmas, I folded what must have been 2012's entire pile of laundry, I figured out how to upload pictures to my blog, AND I cooked a delish and healthy dinner and remembered to take pictures of the process to share the recipe with you all!  So...here we go!

Tonight's main dish was Green Chili and Cheddar Turkey Burgers.  This recipe was taken from WeightWatchers Tastier Than Takeout cookbook.  This book is one of my favorites because the recipes in there are quick and easy, AND they are mostly kid-friendly with a few adaptations.  The burgers are SO good!  And WeightWatchers always does a good job of incorporating various seasonings which I find fun, and delicious!  So, here's the recipe, with pictures of most of the steps!

Green Chili and Cheddar Turkey Burgers
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1 small zucchini, shredded
1/3 cup dried whole wheat bread crumbs (I use regular bread crumbs, or Italian)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (4-ounce) can diced fire-roasted green chiles, drained
1/3 cup shredded fat-free Cheddar cheese (I use 2% milk shredded Cheddar)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, sliced
4 whole wheat sandwich thins

STEP ONE: Combine turkey, zucchini, bread crumbs, chili powder, and cumin in large bowl.  Shape into 4 (3/4 inch thick) patties.

STEP TWO: Spray nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat.  Add patties and cook until browned and instant-read thermometer inserted into side of the patties registers 165 degrees F, 4-5 minutes per side.

STEP THREE:  Meanwhile mix chiles and Cheddar in medium bowl.

STEP FOUR: Top burgers evenly with cheese mixture.  Reduce heat to low; cover skillet and book until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.  Serve burgers, onion, and tomato on sandwich thins

One of the burgers is naked on top...it goes to my oldest, who is allergic to dairy...

 

Nutrition Information: 298 calories, 3g Total Fat, 32g Carbs, 8g Fiber, and 38g Protein

I have made this recipe a few times and it is SO delish!  It is also really good as leftovers.  So, since it makes four patties, I have dinner for me and the girls one night, and two lunches, or three - depending on if my girls decide if they like this recipe or not.

So, I hope that you enjoy!  It's 7 points plus per serving, unless you make too many alterations...which I don't think my changes really matter.  But, I had a few points leftover that I didn't eat tonight just in case!

Back to folding laundry...I'm almost finished I believe!  Then, I'm going to snuggle in with my girls for our last night of lounging until we're back to school routine tomorrow night....BOO!

FOOD FOR THE DAY:
Breakfast:  Skipped (I know...this is horrible.  I try hard, but I'm really not much of a breakfast eater.  I'll try to do better!)

Lunch: Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola Pastry Puffs, an orange - These little jewels are amazing!  I don't make them.  They are a Safeway Select appetizer..try them if you dare - they are SUPER addicting!  I ate the whole box at lunch, which sucked away 21 points for 12 puff pastries, but they are totally worth it.  They fill me up and they keep me from binging.  School is starting again soon and being the stress eater that I am...I had to do it!!

Dinner: My delicious turkey burgers, OreIda Tater Tots, and asparagus!  Soooo good!!

Let me know if you try the recipe, what you think, or if you made any modifications you like better!!  I love to cook and am always looking for better ways of doing things!!  But for now, I just use WeightWatchers's recipes!  Easy for cooking, easy for calculating points...win - win!