Turkey Focaccia Sandwich with Basil Salsa

Serving: 8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes

2 seeded and diced plum tomato
1 peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
1/2 chopped cup fresh basil
1 chopped tbsp green onion
1 tbsp olive oil
1 minced tsp garlic
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice
grated or chopped very finely lemon peel
2 8.9 oz package Focaccia bread
2 to 3 leaves of lettuce
3/4 shaved lb smoked turkey breast
1/4 shaved lb Provolone cheese

To make the salsa: In medium bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, green onion, basil, lemon peel, lemon juice, oil, garlic and pepper. Cover and allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Slice each piece of focaccia in half, top to bottom. On each, arrange lettuce on bottom half, then add the turkey and cheese slices, and finally top with the salsa, dividing equally among sandwiches. Cover with top half of focaccia, and slice into wedges to serve.

That's a wrap, sandwich

A delicious sandwich using tortillas and a variety of fillings.


Serving: 1 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes

1 flour tortilla or a sheet of lavash bread
mashed ripe avocado
cooked chickpeas or kidney beans
assorted salad greens
grated or shredded optional cheese
leftovers

Tahini Dressing:

¼ c plain yogurt

1 tsp. Lemon juice

1 tsp tahini

pinch ground cumin

pinch salt

Spread a flour tortilla or a sheet of lavash bread with mashed avocado. Mix the leftovers (other than legumes) with cooked kidney beans or chick peas, assorted salad greens, and grated or shredded cheese, if desired.Top with Tahini Dressing and roll up to eat right away

Grilled Turkey Burger

A healthy burger alternative.

Serving: 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes

2 tsp olive oil
to taste freshly ground white pepper
1/4 finely chopped cup onion
1 finely minced clove garlic
1 1/4 or chicken lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

1 lightly beaten egg
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp Dijon mustard
to taste salt

1. In skillet, heat the oil to medium high and sauté the onion, stirring often, about 4 to 5 minutes, until lightly golden. Add the garlic, stir to combine, remove from the heat, and allow to cool slightly. . In a medium bowl, combine the turkey or chicken with the remaining ingredients including the cooked onions, mixing with your hands, until well blended. Form into 6 flat burgers, place on waxed paper, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook. . Lightly coat an outdoor or indoor grill, broiler, or a well-seasoned ridged stove-top grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and preheat to medium-high. Grill the burgers for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center Serve the turkey burgers hot accompanied by toasted hamburger buns, lettuce leaves and tomato slices.

Chicken & Veggie Wrap

Chicken and Veggie Wrap

Serving: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

4 flour tortillas
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup bean or alfalfa sprouts
1/4 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 cup mustard
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup garbanzo beans
Marinade:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon garlic

DIRECTIONS:

Marinate the chicken breasts in marinade for 4 hours. Thinly slice chicken breasts, and sauté in 1/2-teaspoon olive oil until thoroughly cooked. Stir together carrots, onion, mayonnaise, sprouts, mustard, curry powder and garbanzo beans. Place 1/2 of a chicken breast and 1/4 cup of vegetable mixture in each tortilla. Fold ends, and roll closed.