My favorite recipes

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (I really love these!)

Nutrition per muffin

Calories: 80
Fats: 2 grams
Carbs: 4 grams
Protein: 11 grams

• 2 lbs ground turkey (or chicken)
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dry yellow mustard
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chipotle pepper spice (I used about 1 tsp. of cayenne pepper instead)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp garlic powder (2 cloves minced)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
   
2. Spray muffin pan with canola or olive oil.
   
3. Mix all your ingredients together in one large bowl.
   
4. Roll the mixture into balls and place in muffin pan. Muffins should be about the size of a racquetball.
   
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
   Makes 12 muffins 

Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ground turkey
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.
2. Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 183 | Total Fat: 9.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baked Chicken Nuggets

 

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (not actually "clean", but you don't use a lot)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon dried basil

 3-4 egg whites

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch sized pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, thyme and basil. Mix well. Put egg whites in a bowl for dipping.
3. Dip chicken pieces into the egg whites first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken pieces on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single layer, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. 

These are even better the next day after the flavors soak in.