Labor Day Menu
My Labor Day Menu: Turkey Burgers with Spinach!
Looking to boost the nutrition at your Labor Day BBQ? Look no further than these mouthwatering Turkey Burgers with Spinach! These juicy burgers are made with lean ground turkey, nutrient-dense spinach, and a blend of savory spices. Spinach is a nutritional powerhouse, providing iron, vitamin C, and antioxidants.1 The lean ground turkey is a great source of protein and healthy fats.2 Enjoy these burgers with your favorite toppings for a satisfying and wholesome meal that will fuel your body and support your overall health.
Here's how to put together a stellar Labor Day menu.
🍔Turkey Burgers with Spinach
🥣Creamy Coleslaw
🥦Honey Mustard Broccoli Salad
💜Peach Slushy
🍑3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler
Turkey Burgers with Spinach
Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey, 90 to 93 percent lean
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, finely chopped, or 10 oz package of frozen spinach thawed and well-drained.
Pinch of Kosher salt for sprinkling.
Whole grain buns, English muffins, or a lettuce wrap, optional
Instructions
1. Add the ground turkey, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion
powder to a large bowl, and mix.
2. Add chopped or thawed and drained spinach and mix until well blended. Gently combine using your hands or a spatula and form the mixture into 6 patties.
3. Liberally coat a large skillet with nonstick oil spray and warm over medium-high heat.
4. Place 3 or 4 patties in the skillet. Mist the tops with oil spray and sprinkle them with salt. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then carefully flip, scraping the bottom to keep them intact.
5. Next, lightly sprinkle the browned tops with salt and cook for another 4 to 5
minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚.
6. Reapply oil spray to the skillet and repeat with the remaining burgers.
7. Serve the burgers on toasted whole-grain hamburger buns or in a lettuce wrap for a low-carb option with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Nutrition is provided per burger without the bun. If enjoying a bun, add approximately 130 calories.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
Serving Size:1 burger
Calories: 120 Carbohydrates: 2g Fat: 6g Protein: 17g Fiber: 0g
Creamy Coleslaw
Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey (substitute agave or sugar)
1 Tablespoon finely chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16-ounce) bag of coleslaw mix
Instructions
1. In a large serving bowl, whisk together the mayo, vinegar, honey, green onions, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the coleslaw mix and stir until well combined.
3. Let sit in the fridge for 2-4 hours before serving.
4. Be sure to taste and adjust the salt and pepper to your preference before
serving.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 128 Carbohydrates: 11g Fat: 9g Protein: 13g Fiber: 2g
Honey Mustard Broccoli Salad
Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Marinating Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
Broccoli Salad
1 pound broccoli florets, roughly chopped
½ cup raw sunflower seeds or slivered almonds
½ cup finely chopped red onion
4-5 slices of turkey bacon, chopped or torn into pieces
⅓ cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries, chopped
Honey Mustard Dressing
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 medium garlic clove, pressed or minced (substitute 1 frozen garlic cube)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
1. Toast the sunflower seeds: Pour the sunflower seeds into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently (careful, they’ll burn!), until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour the toasted seeds into a large serving bowl.
2. Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Arrange the turkey bacon slices on the paper towel. Cover the bacon with another paper towel. Microwave in short bursts of 1-2 minutes, usually takes about 6-7 minutes total.
3. Add the chopped broccoli, onion, turkey bacon, and cranberries to the serving bowl. Set aside.
4. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and whisk until the mixture is well blended.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all of the broccoli is lightly coated in dressing. I highly recommend letting the salad marinate for at least 20 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
6. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
Microwave times will vary based on brands and power settings. For crispy bacon, cook on high power. For chewy bacon, cook on medium power.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
Calories: 225 Carbohydrates: 28g Fat: 17g Protein: 6g Fiber: 6g
Peach Slushy
Yields: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup frozen peaches
1 can, 12 ounces peach-flavored sparkling water such as
Waterloo or your preferred brand
Instructions
1. Blend frozen peaces and peach-flavored sparkling water
until smooth and frothy.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
Calories: 50-65 Carbohydrates:12-15g Fat: 0g Protein: 1g Fiber: 2-3g Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants
3-ingredient Peach Cobbler
Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
4 cups frozen peaches
½ (14-ounce) package boxed vanilla cake mix, 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups
1 cup peach-flavored or plain sparkling water
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
2. Mist a 9-x13-inch casserole pan with nonstick oil spray.
3. Add frozen or fresh peaches to the bottom of the pan and shake to distribute them evenly. Sprinkle about ½ the dry cake mix over the top (it will be ~1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups).
4. Pour the one cup of peach-flavored sparkling water evenly over the top (NOTE: it’s just one cup not the entire can) and mix everything. You’ll create a thick batter.
5. Place in oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the peaches are bubbling, and the cake is set and slightly browned on top.
6. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes to slightly firm.
7. Scoop out portions using a serving spoon and transfer to small bowls.
8. Optional, garnish with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
Fresh peaches sliced into small pieces would be delicious.
This recipe only needs 1 cup of peach-flavored or plain sparkling water (~⅔ of a can); be mindful not to add the full can or bottle.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
Serving Size:1/6 of the recipe Calories: 150 Carbohydrates: 35g Fat: 0g Protein: 1g Fiber: 2g
**NOTE** Nutritional information for each recipe is calculated using advanced software and comprehensive food databases. Actual nutrient values may vary based on specific ingredient amounts, types, and brands.
