Akron Life June 2022

HEALTH & WELLNESS

photos and recipes provided by Abigail Czekaj

Try These Healthy Recipes

SPINACH AND FETA TURKEY BURGERS Makes 8 | Total time: 35 minutes

ORZO PASTA SALAD Makes 10-12 servings | Total time: 25 minutes

Instructions 1. In a small mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients for dressing. Whisk until well combined, set aside. 2. In a large bowl, add all ingredients for salad. Toss to combine. 3. Pour half of the dressing over and stir to combine. Add more dressing as needed to taste when serving.

Salad ingredients • 1 pound orzo, cooked and drained • 3 cups spinach, chopped • 1 English cucum ber, diced small • 4-5 green onions, sliced • 1 cup fresh peas • 1 bunch asparagus, roasted or blanched, cut into small pieces • 2 tablespoons cilan tro, chopped Dressing Ingredients • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • 1 garlic clove, grated or pressed • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar • 1 teaspoon honey • ¼ cup olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients • 2 pounds extra lean ground turkey • ½ cup breadcrumbs • 2 large eggs • 2 cloves garlic, minced fine or grated • ½ cup crumbled feta • 1 10-ounce box frozen spin ach, thawed and drained • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon ground pepper • Lettuce or whole-wheat

Instructions 1. Remove frozen spinach from package, squeeze out moisture until it is very dry. Roughly chop and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until fully combined. 3. Form into eight 4-ounce patties. Transfer to fridge and set for at least 30 minutes. 4. Heat a grill on high heat for 10 minutes. 5. Transfer patties to grill and cook for 5 to 8 min utes on each side, or until firm and cooked through. 6. Serve on a whole-wheat bun or in a lettuce wrap with top pings and condiments of choice.

bun, tomato, onion and condiments as desired

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