Honey Turkey Burgers

Recipe of the Week: Lean Protein Packed Burgers

We all know if you want to be lean, ripped, or build bigger muscle, you HAVE TO consume protein packed meals. What is great about turkey is that not only is it LOADED with our buddy pal, protein, but it also boasts the badge of LOW-FAT. Turkey has the bragging rights of only having 1-3g of fat per serving. Badabing!! The greatest combo for getting and staying lean. Ahhh a match made in heaven for bodybuilders or anyone looking to get lean.... GOBBLE GOBBLE

There is no way around it, if you want that skin tearing leanness....you need to repair your destroyed muscle fibers after a crazy intense lifting session with some good ol amino acids. Turkey contains the amino acid, tryptophan. And YES it IS a myth that this amino acid causes drowsiness (You know the old excuse your uncle would make for when he passes out on the couch snoring after Thanksgiving). There is not enough in turkey to cause significant amounts of serotonin to be released into your body causing sleepiness.... so just admit it, you over ate A LOT and in a food coma now b/c of it.

Another great attribute turkey has over other protein sources such as the ever popular beef, is that turkey is very low in cholesterol at only 40mg.

So without further ado, here is the easy peasy recipe for Blair's (my ever supportive gf) recipe for Honey Turkey burgers. Ditch those crummy fast food burgers and trade in for an even better upgrade health AND taste wise:

Honey Turkey Burger with carrots and bell peppers

Ingredients:

85% lean ground turkey (6 oz)

half bell pepper 

1 carrot

1/4 cup plain bread crumbs (look for healthiest option according to label)

1.5tbs all natural honey

Mrs. Dash fiesta lime seasoning

cayenne pepper

diced green onion

garlic salt

onion powder

1. Take skillet and fill with 1/2 in of water and fire up stove top.
2. Take small pot, fill with 1/2in of water and add sliced carrots.
3. while skillet being heated, take all ingredients (minus bell pepper and carrot) and mix into ground meat.
4. cook about 3-5 mins on each side or until turns golden brown and lightly seared.
5. add bell peppers and sautee until soft
6. when carrots come to a boil, simmer and cover pan until nice and soft. (you can even add a little honey to your carrots, I recommend!)
7. Indulge in a juicy burger fest brought to you by Mr. Turkey. No bun needed, it's that good! Plus the carb is unnecessary :) Unless you are bulking of course :P I like mine spicy so I have a heavy hand on the cayenne and fiesta lime lol

Enjoy this meal when refueling the machine after your next grueling workout!