Sweet Mini Turkey Muffins with Caramelized Onions

Yum!  My kids adore these little bite size meat muffins.  I make a whole batch (12 muffins) and they are gone before we all go to bed.  They just call out, when you open the fridge.  These gems are 3 points + weight watchers each so if you are following weight watchers than best not open the fridge after dinner.

If you don't have the time to caramelize the onion, than just chop it up and add it raw.  Caramelizing it, just brings out a real yummy sweet flavor but both methods are good.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. ground turkey
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup or so shredded zucchini
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp dry yellow mustard
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chipotle pepper spice
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 1 sweet onion, caramelized with a little bit of EVOO or oil spray

Directions:

Pre heat oven to 375 and spray muffin pay with some cooking spray (or coat with a little olive oil) 

Mix all the ingredients in one large bowl until well combined.  Use your hands.   Roll the mixture into balls and place each one in the muffin pan.

Bake for 40 minutes or until cooked through.

Makes 12 muffins.

Nutrients per muffin: Calories: 121; Total Fat: 1.5g; Saturated Fat: 0.4g; Cholesterol: 37mg; Carbohydrate: 6.4g; Dietary Fiber: 1.2g; Sugars: 0.9g; Protein: 19.6g

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Not Your Grannys Meatloaf Recipe-Under 200 Calories

One of my favorite stick to your ribs recipes is good ol' fashion meatloaf. I loved this dish with buttery mashed potatoes and peas. So good. I have come up with a variation to make my Granny's meatloaf much more healthy but equally as good.

Sweet and Tangy Turkey Meatloaf Recipe:(Makes 6-8 servings)

 

Ingredients:
1 pound extra lean ground turkey
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup diced onion (optional)

Glaze:
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and milk (onion if using).  Place in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cook for 40-50 minutes. In a separate bowl combine ketchup and brown sugar. Remove meatloaf from oven after it has cooked, spread on glaze and cook for an additional 20 minutes.  Cook until 165 or until no pink and juices run clear.

Based on 8 servings
Calories 200

Points + ww 5


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Spicy Grilled Turkey Grilled Burger with Avacado for less than 100 calories

Who does not love a good juicy burger?  Well this made boy has the kick of heat and than a cool down with the creamy avocado.  Yum!  It will not disappoint.

 

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey (85% lean)
1/8 cup water
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce...my new found love
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 avocado, thinly sliced.

Instructions:

 

1. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix with hands until seasonings are evenly distributed. Allow to set at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or refrigerate for up to overnight.
2. Form meat into 8 patties. Grill according to grill instructions, just until done, flipping patties halfway through grilling time.

Top with other delicious topping such as cheese, lettuce, tomatoes.  Even skip the bun and have a lettuce bun instead for even less calories.  Serves 8

Patty alone is:

99 calories
4.4 fat
2.6 carbs
1.8 fibre
13 protein

points + 3

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