Saturday, January 25, 2014

Apple-Bacon Turkey Burgers and Easy Braised Spinach

4 slices bacon
1 onion, chopped
1/2 medium apple, finely chopped
2 tsp chopped fresh sage
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lb package lean ground turkey
1 large egg, beaten

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp; crumble bacon and reserve drippings.  Cook onion, apple, sage, garlic salt and pepper in hot drippings 7 minutes or until apple is soft; remove from heat, and cool.  Preheat grill to medium-high heat.  Combine turkey, egg, onion mixture and bacon in a bowl; shape mixture into 6 (1/2 inch thick) patties.  Place on grill rack rubbed with olive oil.  Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done.

Braised Spinach:
4 slices bacon
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
10 oz package baby spinach
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp lemon pepper

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp; crumble bacon and reserve drippings in skillet.  Cook onion and garlic in hot drippings 8 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently.  Add vinegar, spinach, salt and lemon pepper; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until spinach wilts.

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