80--- Mushroom and Swiss {ish} Turkey Burger Bowls {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

If meal prep is your thing, this one's for you.

If you love a good turkey burger but want a creative way to serve it, this one's for you.

If you like healthy meals, this one's for you.

I made a yummy {faux} Swiss sauce with cashews (see below), but you may certainly substitute a dairy-full sauce of your choice!  The cashew sauce will NOT disappoint however, regardless of your dairy desires.

Mushroom and Swiss{ish} Turkey Burger Bowls
Serves 4

SWISS{ISH} SAUCE (adapted from Wallflower Kitchen)

1 1/4 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 cup unsweetened PLAIN almond milk
1 Tbsp mild miso paste
1/2 tsp salt
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dry mustard

Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender and mix for 3-4 minutes, until a puree is formed.  If your mixture is a bit grainy, mix for 1-2 minutes longer.  Store in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to heat and serve.

TURKEY

1 lb lean ground turkey (90-93% lean)
1 1/2 tsp Unami seasoning (or seasoning salt blend of choice)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

In a nonstick skillet over medium high heat, brown turkey, and season with Unami, paprika, and pepper.  Remove from heat and cover while other bowl ingredients are prepped, if needed.


MUSHROOMS & ONIONS

1 Tbsp butter or olive oil
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz sliced white mushrooms
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped (to garnish)

Heat butter or oil over medium high heat in a larger nonstick skillet.  Add onion and sauce for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.  Add mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes, then reduce heat to medium and add garlic.  Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for 7-8 minutes or until softened and browned.

QUINOA

2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed well

Combine broth and quinoa in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed.

To plate: Place 1/2 cup quinoa into a shallow bowl, then top with 1/4 ground turkey, and 1/4 of the mushroom and onion mixture.  Drizzle with 3-4 Tbsp heated (in a microwave or saucepan) Swiss sauce.  Garnish with finely chopped parsley.

Nutrition info per one bowl as plated above: 465 calories, 22 g fat, 35 g carbohydrates, 6.5 g fiber, 36 g protein

80--- Carob Date Energy Balls

It's officially summer! Not sure about your family, but in mine it means were are ON THE GO.  {Insert needed energy}

These simple little bites are the perfect snack! Naturally sweetened and unprocessed, they will give you sustainable energy to get you through your busy schedule of activities.

Carob Date Energy Balls
Makes 16

18 pitted Medjool dates
1 1/4 Tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup roasted cashews
1 Tbsp honey (optional)
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 Tbsp toasted carob powder

Place cashews and oats into a large food processor and mix until finely chopped.  Add remaining ingredients and mix until a puree is formed.  Use your hands to roll the puree into 16 balls (~2 Tbsp each).  Keep in a covered container in the refrigerator (or cooler if you're camping!). 

Nutrition info per 1 ball: 92 calories, 5 g fat, 11 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 1.5 g protein