Two Delicious, Easy Dinner Options You Wouldn't Guess Were Good For You!

Summer is the ultimate time to grill up some burgers outside or have friends and family over for dinner. So why not make it easy on yourself and try these two great meals that are both easy and healthy for you! Whether you are in the mood for a great BBQ or a Mexican fiesta, these recipes will have everyone coming back for more!

BBQ
This spin on a traditional burger makes your BBQ more exciting than ever! Going for the healthier version of a classic burger takes you to this great recipe for a delicious turkey burger which gives you that same great burger taste with far fewer calories. Try this recipe at your next BBQ!

Spicy Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) red-wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon(s) packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
• 1 small red onion, halved and very thinly sliced
• 1 pound(s) 93%-lean ground turkey
• 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground chipotle pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon(s) canola oil
• 4 whole-wheat buns, split
• 8 teaspoon(s) reduced-fat mayonnaise, divided

Directions

1. To prepare pickled onions: Whisk vinegar, brown sugar, salt and allspice in a medium glass bowl. Microwave on High until the mixture boils, 2 to 3 minutes. (Alternatively, bring the mixture to a boil in a small saucepan on the stove.) Add onions and toss to coat.
2. To prepare burgers: Preheat grill to high. Place turkey in a medium bowl and gently mix in cilantro, cumin, ground chipotle, salt and allspice until distributed throughout the meat. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Brush with oil.
3. Grill the burgers until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, toast buns on the grill, if desired.
4. Drain the onions, discarding the marinade. Spread 2 teaspoons mayonnaise on each bun; top with a burger and pickled onions.

Mexican Fiesta

If a BBQ isn't really your style and you would much rather prefer to have something with a little more kick to spice up the party, maybe a Mexican fiesta would be just right for you! When you think of Mexican food, you automatically think lots of cheese, sauce, fat and well a perception that it is overall very bad for you. But now, there is a great recipe that allows you to have that great Mexican fiesta and also keep that great waistline!

Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado-Tomato

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon(s) canola oil
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lime
• 1 pound(s) skinless, boneless thin-sliced chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
• 4 burrito-size low-fat flour tortillas
• 1 cup(s) reduced-fat (2%) shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1/2 avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup(s) salsa

Directions

1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium 1 minute. Add green onion and cook about 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, from lime, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. Evenly season chicken on both sides with lime peel, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.
3. Add chicken to green onion in skillet; cook 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Transfer to bowl; stir in lime juice.
4. Evenly divide chicken mixture and cheese on half of each tortilla; fold over to make 4 quesadillas.
5. In same skillet, cook quesadillas on medium, in 2 batches, 8 minutes per batch or until browned on both sides and heated through. Cut each quesadilla into thirds. Stir avocado into salsa; serve with quesadillas.