Monterey Jack Turkey Burgers w/Zucchini Chips

Easy and filling, that's how I describe tonight's dinner. I am not a fan of ketchup yet it added just the right touch of sweetness to offset the powerful punch of garlic and shallots. Turkey bacon gave the Monterey Jack Turkey Burger the right crunch and the tomato provide a juicy end. I did omit the buns and lettuce and would add two slices of tomato instead of one to each burger.

When I eat a burger I want a salty side dish such as potato chips or French fries. Tonight we experimented and ate Zucchini Chips. They did the trick. After eating my serving I realized that these chips would not make good leftovers so we enjoyed a second helping. Prep time is suppose to be 15 minutes but it was more like 20. I got tired of dredging each chip so I put the breading in a Tupperware and dumped them in. Viola, quick and easy with little muss.

Low calorie, fun and delicious what a great dinner. I paired my burger with a Sam Adams seasonal ale which topped off a great meal.

Cookbook

• Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook

• Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc.

• Copyright 2011

• Recipe Page 189 Monterey Jack Turkey Burgers

Recipe for Zucchini Chips provided by Kroger
Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs

• 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

• 1 Teaspoon Dried Basil

• 1 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

• 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

• 1/4 Cup Milk

• I used 2% 

• 4 Medium Zucchini Sliced

• I sliced the zucchini on a mandolin at a 3 setting

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450F.

1. Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

1. In a Ziploc bag, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper.

1. Shake till ingredients are mixed.

1. Pour milk into a bowl.

1. Dip zucchini into milk then put into Ziploc bag.

1. After putting in about 20-30 slices, shake vigorously.

1. Put coated zucchini onto baking sheet.

1. Repeat until all zucchini is coated.

1. Spray the tops of the slices with cooking spray.

1. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip. Bake for another 10 minutes.

Serves 6