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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers (via Tone It Up)

Ingredients:

• 1 pound 98% fat free organic ground turkey 
• 1/2 cup egg whites 
• 3 tbsp olive oil 
• 3 tbsp fat free feta cheese 
• Dried organic unsweetened cranberries 
• Fresh crushed garlic 
• 1/4 cup spinach 
• Salt & Pepper to taste 

Directions:

1. Divide 1 pound of organic low fat ground turkey into 4-5 patties. Mix in cranberries, feta, garlic, spinach. 
2. Next combine egg whites and olive oil in medium bowl. Take patty and mix in the for moisture. 
3. Once all ingredients are thoroughly combined, form a patty. Grill on medium heat 4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
4. Serve with a whole wheat bun or on portobello mushrooms with your favorite healthy condiments. 

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN OPTION!

Garbanzo Bean Patties (vegetarian)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Mashed Garbanzo Beans
• 1/4 cup Carrot Grated
• 1/2 Onion Minced 
• 1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed 
• 1 tsp. Paprika 
• 1 tsp. Cumin 
• 1 tsp. Turmeric 

Directions:

1. Thoroughly mix ingredients to together in a bowl. If the mixture is to dry/crumbly add water slowly (no more than 1 Tbs. at a time) until it reaches a smooth yet firm consistency. 
2. Form the mixture into 4 burger sized patties. 
3. Grill for about 3 minutes on each side or place in a skillet sprayed with fat free cooking spray or olive oil and cook until evenly browned. 
4. Serve with a whole wheat bun or on portobello mushrooms with your favorite healthy condiments.