Jalapeno Turkey Burger (Protein Style) with Veggie Sticks

MMMM MMM protein style, dig it!!!

Wash 4 large leaves from a head of romaine lettuce, 1 tomato and 1 jalapeno. Slice the tomato and dice the jalapeno. Put to the side. Wash 4 stalks of celery, 4 stalks of carrots, 1 large cucumber, and 2 tomatoes. Chop the celery and carrots into 2" pieces and peel the cucumber and chop into quarters length wise then chop into 2" pieces. Put to the side.

Preheat grill to 350.

Take a package of lean ground turkey meat and place in a mixing bowl add diced jalapenos, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire. Mix ingredients with hands and prepare patties (I make 2-3 the size of my palm and 2-3 the size of Kristy’s palm depending on the size of package of meat).

Place the patties on the grill and cook for 10 minutes making sure that all the pink is cooked out. Before pulling the patties off the grill add a slice of pepper jack cheese to each patty and melt.

Take the romaine lettuce and cover sparingly with favorite condiments, add patty and slices of tomato. Fold the lettuce in half and then wrap around to the underside of the patty. Wa-La protein style turkey burger!

Portions:

Male: 5 oz turkey burger (before adding toppings) and 2 whole stalks worth of celery and carrots, half the cucumber and 1 tomato. Add 2 tbsp low fat ranch in to a small dish for dipping.

Female: 2 oz turkey burger (before adding toppings) and 2 whole stalks worth of celery and carrots, half the cucumber and 1 tomato. Add 2 tbsp low fat ranch in to a small dish for dipping.

This is a great meal for cutting a few extra carbo's while still satisfing your appatite!
~Mario