Mediterranean Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki and Spicy Butternut Fries

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb Ground Turkey (antibiotic free if possible)
1 shallot chopped
1/4 tsp dry dill weed
1/8 tsp Ground fennel seed
1/8 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Throughly mix all ingredients in a ceramic or glass mixing bowl.
Break mixture into 4 even portions and mold into patties.
On a parchment lined baking pan, arrange patties evenly with room between them.
Bake for 15-20 mins until completely cooked through. (Patties will be firm in the center)
Top with Tzatziki or a squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy!

Tzatziki Recipe

Ingredients
12 oz Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, partially peeled, seeded and diced
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp dry dill weed
1/2 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Gently and completely combine all ingredients.
Store in, tightly covered, in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. (This allows the flavors time to “develop.”)
Enjoy as a dip or topping!

Spicy Butternut Fries Recipe

Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut evenly into matchsticks
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp (or less) cayenne powder
1/8 tsp (or less) granulated garlic
Salt to taste

Directions
Preheat oven at 425 F.
Place butternut sticks in a glass mixing bowl and drizzle in and toss with olive oil until all are well coated.
Sprinkle in remaining ingredients and toss until all are well coated.
On a parchment lined, arrange butternut sticks evenly with room between them.
Bake for 30-45 mins until golden brown.
Enjoy!