Easy Cooking

Well only if you know what you're wanting to eat. Like I've said before the boyfriend and I are on a low calorie diet. This makes picking out what to eat a challenge. Don't get me wrong, there are PLENTY of recipes out there that are low cal., it's just trying to find them and then cook it that is the problem. However, last night I had  some free time after interning so I got on a few food websites and went recipe shopping. I found so many low cal recipes that I can't wait to try! Corey and I have been craving hamburgers and something sweet... I think I found a great alternative. Teriyaki Pineapple Turkey Burgers Recipe. I'm so excited to try them and it's only 134 calories without any sides. I'm thinking a fruit salad or a spinach salad would go nicely with this entree. I also found a recipe for Sweet Orange Iced Tea. Corey absolutely loves ice tea so I think this recipe will be a nice change up. Below are the 2 recipes and pictures. I'll post next week how they turn out. Wish me luck!

by foodnetwork.com courtesy of dole

Teriyaki Pineapple Turkey Burger

            by foodnetwork.com courtesy of dole

Ingredients

• 1 can (20 oz.) DOLE® Pineapple Slices
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 pounds ground turkey or chicken
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 8 whole grain hamburger buns
• 8 slices Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Drain pineapple; reserve 1/2 cup juice. Reserve 2 pineapple slices for snack or other use.

Stir together teriyaki sauce and reserved pineapple juice in small bowl.

Mix together turkey, ginger, bread crumbs and 1/4 cup teriyaki mixture. Shape into 8 patties.

Grill patties, brushing with remaining teriyaki mixture, until brown and cooked through. Place pineapple slices on grill and cook until lightly golden brown.

Serve burgers on buns with cheese and pineapple.

Tip: To make 4 servings, use 1 can (8 oz.) DOLE® Pineapple Slices and cut remaining ingredients in half.

Sweet Orange Ice Tea

         by emeril lagasse

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups boiling water
• 6 black tea bags (recommended: Lipton)
• 4 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, strained if a clearer tea is desired
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Ice cubes
• Thin lemon or orange wedges, garnish
• Sprigs fresh mint, garnish
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  Directions  
• Pour the boiling water, in a medium pot, over the sugar and stir to dissolve. 

Add the tea bags and steep for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags with a slotted spoon. Add the cold water, orange juice, and lemon juice, and stir. Let cool.

Pour into a glass pitcher and refrigerate until well chilled. Pour into glasses filled with ice, garnish with lemon or orange wedges and mint, and serve.

Enjoy!

If you like this low calorie meal you might also like my Peanut Noodles and Shredded Chicken recipe from yesterday.