But something shifted and I no longer craved it. I actually turned my nose to it! Gasp! So I went plant-based! I slowly incorporated back in salmon and shrimp but still no care for the birds! I did notice several months in that after my workouts I would remain sore and tired for longer. As if my body was taking longer to recover. I looked into it and it was possible I was in adrenal fatigue. So I increased my salmon during the week and continued with my plant-based protein and collagen peptides. But something was amiss, and I started craving turkey burgers! Maybe blame it on the Summertime and BBQ’s?! So after fighting it for a few weeks, I gave in!
My first give in was with some AH-mazing meatballs in Napa and then a chicken burger at a family BBQ. This inspired me to make a Mediterranean Turkey Burger you see here! I didn’t turn my nose up to it but actually looked forward to it. I know I may hear the backlash from the plant-based community but I am just being real..this is where I am at my life at this point and I embrace it! And this burger was juicy, tasty and delish! I will continue to eat plant-based 80% of the time (for now) but I will add back in some animal protein too.
Mediterranean Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb organic ground turkey meat
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup red onion chopped
- 1 large handful chopped spinach
- 2 cloves of garlic cloves chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- S&P to taste
Instructions
- Saute onion, pepper, and tomatoes for a few minutes.
- Add spinach and garlic until wilted.
- Add ingredients to a large bowl then add feta and turkey meat. Sprinkle in seasonings and mix well.
- Form into patties (I got 6!) and grill on each side until cooked through.
- Server over greens, on a bun, with avocado.....whatever you love most!
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