Savory Turkey Burger and Oven Fries

This is one of my favorite replacements for "fast food". Tastier, more nutritious, cheaper, and it really doesn't take very long, so it's almost easier, too.

You can use whatever bun you want, but a grilled/lightly toasted cheesy onion-type roll really adds flavor.

Savory Turkey Burgers

Mix the following and form into 4 patties:
1 lb. lean turkey burger
2 Tbsp dried onion
2 Tbsp Beef Bouillon
1 Tbsp water
1 egg
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, cut up
2 pressed garlic cloves

4-6 onion slices

Cook the patties in a fry pan (or grill for summer fun). When one side is browned, turn to the other side and add the onions to the pan to brown. Cook the patties until meat is no longer pink in the center and the onion is browned and tender. Add 1 slice of Swiss cheese and let melt.
Place burger on bottom of bun, top with onion slices and lettuce, and spread 1 Tbsp honey mustard on top half of bun.


Oven Fries

Cut 4-6 potatoes into wedges. If you have time, soak the wedges in cold water from 15 minutes to a couple of hours to leech some of the starch out, then drain and dry with kitchen towel. This is totally optional, but makes them a tad bit crispier.

Turn oven to 425 degrees. In a flat bowl or dish with low sides, pour

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp Italian herbs (you can create your own mix of rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, parsley, or use bottled spices).
Add 1 Tbsp paprika.

Turn the potatoes in the oil mixture and set on a large cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, take out of oven, turn over with a spatula, sprinkle Parmesan cheese lightly over the top (I like to use fresh cheese, but the bottled tastes good too. Use whatever you have in the pantry to make it easier.
Cook another 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with a little salt, if desired, but it really doesn't need it.
Enjoy!