Derek L. Hill, D.O.

Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon and Specialist

Honey-Mustard Turkey Burgers-A Bone Health Recipe

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turkeyToday we have another great calcium infused recipe for you to try out.  Ground turkey breasts are an excellent and healthy form of protein and calcium and the honey mustard keeps it moist and tasty.  This recipe was found on Eatingwell.com, a great site full of healthy and tasty recipes.

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup coarse-grained mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 4 whole-wheat hamburger rolls, split and toasted
  • Lettuce, tomato slices and red onion slices, for garnish

Directions

  1. Prepare a grill.
  2. Whisk mustard and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine turkey, 3 tablespoons of the mustard mixture, salt and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Form into four 1-inch-thick burgers.
  4. Lightly brush the burgers on both sides with oil. Grill until no pink remains in center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Brush the burgers with the remaining mustard mixture. Serve on rolls with lettuce, tomato and onion slices.

Nutrition Benefits

  • Per serving: 317 calories; 11 g fat ( 3 g sat , 2 g mono ); 65 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrates; 26 g protein; 3 g fiber; 593 mg sodium; 387 mg potassium.

Photo Credit: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/honey_mustard_turkey_burgers.html

Fennel & Chicken Flatbread Recipe For Calcium Enriched Diet

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Fennel & Chicken FlatbreadLooking for a recipe that appeals to bone health and a calcium enriched diet?  Then this delicious and easy to make recipe that turns a healthy twist on pizza making that we found at EatingWell.com is a great lunch to make for yourself, or an appetizer to serve with friends.

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 bulb fennel, quartered, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped feathery tops for garnish
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, very thinly sliced crosswise
  • 4 6-1/2-inch whole-wheat pitas, or eight 4-inch whole-wheat pitas
  • 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fennel and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook another 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Place pitas on a baking sheet and top each with an equal portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture; sprinkle with cheese and pepper. Bake until the cheese melts and turns golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fennel tops and serve warm.

Nutritional Information:

  • Per serving (6 1/2-inch pita): 447 calories; 13 g fat ( 6 g sat , 4 g mono ); 6 mg cholesterol; 53 g carbohydrates; 30 g protein; 10 g fiber; 660 mg sodium; 416 mg potassium.
  • Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (160% daily value), Vitamin A (35% dv), Calcium (25% dv).
  • Carbohydrate Servings: 3
  • Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 medium fat meats

Photo Credit: http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/fennel-chicken-flatbread