Chef LP is in the House!

Chef LP is Hillary Approved and Recommended!

At BLAST, we are HUGE fans of Chef Lesley Palmer. Eating correct portions of protein, carbs, fat is exponentially easier with her meals she customizes to each of our needs. They’re fresh, healthy, delicious, AND unbelievably affordable. You can’t argue with that.

On our blog, as well as hers, she’ll share her tips and recipes to help you create a balanced diet according to what our BLAST nutritionists lay out for you (remember, the consultation is free!)

Today Chef LP is going to share her famous turkey burger recipe. SOOO yummy!! Enjoy!

If you have any questions or want to inquire about her home delivery meal service, email her cheflesleypalmer@gmail.com.

Greek Style Turkey Burgers
Serves – 4(1 burger & 1/3 cup salsa each)

Ingredients
1/3 cup fine dry whole wheat bread crumbs
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 TBS of plain low-fat yogurt
1 tsp of fresh rosemary, chopped
½ tsp dried oregano
1 TBS crumbled feta cheese
1 pound of ground turkey or chicken breast
Assorted Greens (optional)
2 whole wheat pita bread rounds, halved & light toasted
1 recipe of Olive-Tomato Salsa
¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese

Olive – Tomato Salsa

Ingredients
1cup Tomato ( chopped, seeded )
¼ cup Cucumber (chopped, seeded )
¼ cup Kalamata Olives (chopped, pitted – or another type of ripe olive )
½ tsp Rosemary – fresh chopped
¼ tsp Oregano – dried

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg white, rosemary, oregano, the 1 TBS of feta cheese & 1/8 tsp black pepper. Add turkey; mix well. Shape turkey mixture into four 3/4 –inch-thick patties.

2. Grill patties on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat 12 to 14 minutes or no longer pink(165degrees) *** turning once halfway through grilling.

3. In small bowl stir together all ingredients & set to the side.

4. Divide assorted greens, if using, and pita halves among the four plates; top with burgers. Top burgers with Olive-Tomato Salsa and the 1/4cup feta cheese.

Per Serving – 275 calories, 6g total fat, 23g carbs, 26g protein