I love this time of year because it means outdoor cooking. It’s so satisfying to me to cook over a fire pit or grill.

Try out this recipe and see what you think!

TURKEY BURGERS

You will need:

• 1 pound ground turkey (antibiotic / hormone free)

• 1/2 small red onion, diced

• 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 teaspoons tamari

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

• Olive oil

To make the burgers, mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.

Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat and brush or drizzle with oil.

Using wet hands, form the mixture into 6 patties. Cook on each side for about 4 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

Serve with shredded beet and carrot salad.

SHREDDED BEET AND CARROT SALAD

You will need:

• 2 cups carrots, shredded

• 1/2 cup beets, shredded

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon each: cumin and coriander

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup chopped parsley

• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Shred beets and carrots with the shredder attachment of your food processor. Transfer them to a mixing bowl and add all the other ingredients. Mix well.

Refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight and enjoy!