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Just Call Me Popeye

Good evening everyone! Was your Monday ok? Mine was good – didn’t crawl, didn’t fly…BUT a co-worker brought cupcakes for my birthday, which was a special, un-expected treat! :D Man I love me some cupcakes!!

After work I came right home to make some dinner because I’ve got three items on my agenda this evening:

  1. 4 mile run/walk
  2. Go to my parent’s house to give my opinion on some fabric my Mom wants to re-upholster the couch with
  3. Dig into Rosetta Stone!!

Gosh I’m excited!! I wonder how in-depth Level 1 will go (which is what I got)…I guess we’ll see!!!

Ok – first things first – you guys have GOT to try what I made for dinner tonight: Greek Turkey Burgers!

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I took 1 package (~1.2 lbs) of 99% fat-free, ground turkey breast and mixed in the following items:

  • ~1/4 cup feta cheese
  • ~2/3 package frozen spinach (thawed and excess water squeezed out)
  • 2 T minced red onion
  • 2 T chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • dash of dried thyme, oregano, garlic powder and S&P

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The moment these burgers hit the heat, my whole kitchen was filled with the most amazing smell and my stomach started growling!

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I served the burger over a bed of baby spinach (seriously – spinach for breakfast and two types of spinach for dinner??? I am POPEYE!!!) and drizzled the whole dish with some delicious, olive oil based Italian dressing. Ughhhhhhh this was amazing!!!

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99% fat-free turkey breast is definitely more expensive than it’s beefier counterpart, but I really do feel a lot better about eating it – and I think that’s worth a couple extra bucks sometimes.  And I mean, come on – this is a five ingredient meal (plus spices) which made 4 jumbo-sized patties that clocked in at just under 200 cals each!! You just can’t beat that kind of dinner!

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I’m heading out on my run/walk now and I’m going to daydream about what I want for my nightly snack. Hmmm…HMMM…eek I don’t know what to have!!

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What’s your favorite evening snack?!

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23 Responses to “Just Call Me Popeye”

  1. Courtney says:

    Turkey sounds so scrumptuous! :D Favorite evening snack used to be fruit and yogurt. Or raw banana ice cream … But, since I’m doing this new food combining thing – no fruit after dinner. GASP!

  2. Kailey says:

    oh goodness I just love feta cheese so these burgers are right up my ally :)

  3. webgal says:

    OK…you’re the second food blogger I follow that’s blogged about turkey burgers in 24 hours. I MUST make this recipe. Yum! Plus I’m guessing it’d make great leftovers and that’s something I love to have around.

    I think I’ll wait to see if I get some spinach from my CSA this week. Nothing like using super-fresh produce!

  4. Summer Slim says:

    my major weakness is ice cream. i’m learning that if i let myself have a little each day, i can be much more controlled when i have it!

  5. strivingforbalance says:

    that dinner looks great! :-)

    night time treat = chocolate lol

    http://strivingforbalance.wordpress.com/

  6. Those burgers look amazing!!!

  7. Angharad says:

    Those t-burgers looks a-m-a-z-i-n-g! My hub makes a mean turkey burger also but I might have to step in next time they’re on the menu and suggest this delight! Feta in a burger=so perfect sounding! Ha!

    http://eating-for-england.blogspot.com/

  8. Niki says:

    Yum! Looks great! I love Turkey Burgers!

  9. Danielle says:

    Cereal is my favorite snack – any kind really, but Kashi is my favorite! :)

  10. lynetteess says:

    The burgers do look good. I never thought about putting feta in a burger. I can’t wait to try one!

  11. Lindsey Mots says:

    sugar free jello pudding – any flavor!

  12. AshleyWood says:

    POPCORN- can’t get enough!!

  13. Your burger looks interesting. It doesn’t even look like a turkey burger. It must be the extra lean kind. Mine is darker. Looks fab.

  14. Anne K. says:

    Yay for cupcakes :) And those turkey burgers look incredible! My favorite evening snack is pumpkin mixed with cinnamon, topped with reddiwhip, cocoa powder, and sprinkles. Yum!

  15. Lizzie says:

    Hi! I love your blog. I just started reading it recently, but I love your upbeat attitude and all the interesting information that you share. How did you get up the courage to try a green monster? I keep hearing about them and everyone raves about how great they make you feel but I’m not sure if I can handle the idea of spinach for breakfast. Lately my go-to evening snack is Greek yogurt with chopped up fruit and maybe a little bit of honey. Just add some cereal and that’s my favorite breakfast too!

  16. broccolihut says:

    What a creative spin on a burger!
    My favorite evening snack varies by the day, but recently I have been on a popcorn kick–I love adding a handful of trail mix for some sweetness:)

  17. Belated Happy Birthday! Sorry this is so late. :s
    Great looking burgers. As for evening snack, frozen banana and dark chocolate. Mmm.

  18. I have to make these! I swear, my husband would pee his pants our of excitement! Plus, it’s another great way to sneak a few extra veggies onto his plate! Thanks for the great man recipe!

  19. Kimberly says:

    Those burgers look great! I have done feta & spinach, but never thought about the sundried tomatoes! YUM!!!

    Favorite evening snack is frozen yogurt or ice cream with berries!

  20. Calee says:

    OMG that looks amazing. Thanks for sharing, as usual. Will have to put this on my list of stuff to make. Last year I made turkey burgers with spinach and blue cheese…but this sounds amazing!

  21. Rose says:

    These look super good. Definitely a recipe I’m giving a *star* to so I can come back later!

  22. Loooks amazing. i’m def making these this week. Last night i bought dark choc covered pretzels at trader joes. They’re the perfect combo of salty and sweet and i only want a few at a time so that’s good.

  23. Molly Jean says:

    This looks great! I actually just updated with a greek-style burger too.

    Love the blog. Nice job!

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