Dorm Cooking

 Hey Clarkies as the semester winds down you can tell the kitchen staff is trying to still make meals for us but hey sometimes you want something else to eat. In this series we will be talking about some easy dorm recipes that will leave you filled and hopefully a cheap option. 

To start the series, we will be talking about Turkey BLT, or if you're everyone else in the world besides me...a turkey club. 

INGREDIENTS

• 5oz ground 93% lean turkey, raw
• 2 slices bacon
• 1 slice reduced fat cheddar
• 1 whole wheat bun (or Portobello mushroom caps for lower carb solution)
• Seasonings:
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or no-salt herb seasoning)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • pinches of sea salt & pepper
• Hamburger garnish:
  • Lettuce, tomato, Dijon

 

STEPS

• In a bowl, season turkey with Italian or herb seasoning, garlic, smoked paprika, green onion and sea salt & pepper. Mix it up, then form a patty.
• Next, slice the bacon in half and then let’s create a mini-bacon grid for our burger.
• Cook the bacon in the microwave for 2.5 to 3 minutes, careful not to let it burn. Allow the bacon to then cool and harden.
• Place the patty in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes. After that, place a slice of cheddar on top and cook for an additional 30 to 45 seconds.
• Lastly, assemble the burger.
• Dijon, lettuce, tomato, the patty and the bacon grid.
• For a lower carb solution, use Portobello mushroom caps instead of whole wheat buns.

This delicious BLT is quick and filling and with summer coming up its a healthy option that won't leave you wanting to fill yourself up with junk food. 

Hope you try this

Ash