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These are the best, most moist turkey burgers I have ever eaten. They are never dry and you can enjoy them for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. They are suitable for company; they look very gourmet when draped on the side with Sumac sauce (one shake of paprika on sauce) and placed next to roasted carrots, rice* and a green salad. Or serve it on a bun. Yum. Serves 4
1 lb. ground turkey or chicken
Sumac Sauce
1 large zucchini coarsely grated (2 cups) Mix: 1/4 c. plain yogurt
1 green onion, green part only, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. low fat milk
1 egg 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. chopped mint 1 clove garlic minced
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro 1.5 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tsp. Sumac Spice
1 tsp. cumin 1/2 Tsp. salt
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. sunflower oil for searing
1.Mix and chill the sauce. You can purchase a small box of Sumac at Ralphs (ours is a large Fresh Fair market) or Whole Foods. Check your market. Keep in refrigerator.
2.Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees F/200c. Mix all ingredients for burgers (up to oil) and shape into eight patties. Sear patties in oil for 2 minutes per side until brown.
3.Transfer patties to baking sheet lined with parchment and bake 5-7 minutes until cooked through (165 degrees). Serve warm or at room temperature. If you are the one with Vertigo issues, just give yourself one tablespoon of sauce. *(Make enough rice for two nights)
(This recipe is adapted from Jerusalem - A Cookbook by Ottolenghi/Tamimi)
Here is something to make with leftover cilantro and mint. Now you should be all set for the week.
Cilantro Butter Chicken Breasts
Clean two 8 oz. chicken breasts (boneless,skinless) and lay on plates. Season both sides with salt and drizzle 2 Tbsp. lime juice mixed with 1 Tbsp. olive oil over chicken. Let sit for 10 minutes. Grill or Broil or Pan Saute. Put 1/2 cilantro butter mixture on top of each. This makes 4 (4 oz.) portions. Cilantro Butter: Mash 2 Tbsp. softened butter with 2 tsp. finely chopped cilantro, a little salt and two drops of hot sauce. Serve with sliced tomatoes and a side of Basmati rice. Sprinkle a little cilantro over tomatoes + olive oil. OR,
Lamb Chops
Pick up Australian Lamb Chops at Trader Joe's or maybe your favorite steak. BBQ or broil them after seasoning both sides with salt, pepper and paprika. Serve with:
Persian Salad - 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped 3/4 inch
2 Persian cucumbers or hot house, chopped 3/4 inch, skin on
1 Tbsp fine chopped shallot
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
2 Tsp. chopped mint
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
Combine all the contents in a bowl and serve. Enough for 4 portions. Serve with a small baked potato and all is good. Watermelon sprinkled with feta cheese for dessert would make it perfect. Or,
Couscous Tabbouleh with Chicken:
Make 1 cup of couscous according to the package directions. Fluff with a fork.
Grill or poach or pan saute 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts that you have seasoned well with salt and pepper. Let cool and cut into 1 inch pieces.
In a large bowl stir together: one 7-8 inch seedless cucumber, cut 1/2 inch dice
4 plum tomatoes, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1/4 c fine chopped shallot
2 cups (loose) small chop fresh parsley
1 cup (loose) small chop mint leaves
1/3 cup olive oil + 1/4 cup lemon juice
Add couscous and chicken and mix well. Serve with a dark green baby spinach salad and small Pita's or Lavash Bread. Serves 4
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