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Ingredients:

1 pound ground chicken or turkey
6 ounces crumbled feta
2 tablespoons ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

These are great on the outdoor grill, but equally good on an indoor grill or under the broiler. Mix all ingredients well and form into 4 – 6 individual patties. Grill or broil for about 5 to 7 minutes each side.  The feta cheese gives these a particularly wonderful and unique flavor. If you’re using an indoor grill you might need to spray it with a bit of nonstick spray because they to tend to stick a little. 

Mediterranean Vegetable and Lentil Salad

2 cups of mixed Mediterranean vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and eggplant. 
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup green lentils, rinsed well and drained (preferably French puy, or alternatively you can use canned lentils if you’re in a hurry)
2 cups vegetable stock (homemade or from powder)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves
2 small rounds of goat’s cheese or feta cheese
Sea salt and ground pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350F.  Lightly spread a non-stick baking tray with olive oil and add chopped Mediterranean vegetables.  Toss with one teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.  Sprinkle with salt and roast for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

While the vegetables are cooking, place the lentils in a large pan of boiling water and cover with stock.  Boil for approximately 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender the broth is reduced.  If using canned lentils simply drain, and then heat lentils in a pan over low heat.

Place the cooked lentils, roasted vegetables, one teaspoon olive oil and one teaspoon balsamic vinegar in a large bowl.  Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. 
Serve garnished with basil and topped with the goat’s or feta cheese.

* * gluten free (vegetable broth must read gluten free or be homemade without gluten – you can easily find gluten free vegetable broth at the health food store)