Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Feeling Groaty

I'm feeling it, groaty that is! Here I go with another "definition." According to http://dictionary.reference.com/, the definition of "groaty/grody" is..........

1.disgusting. (From grotesque.)
2. repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.
 
I've got blood shot eyes and runny nose (thank you Austin Allergies), and my face looks like a connect the dot worksheet. Guess its from all the "natural" bars I've been eating on the run. Too much of a good thing is sometimes not a good thing for your pores, haha.
 
Anyway, I decided we needed a hearty healthy meal to make up for my quick fix dinners this past week. Eggs and toast is good but come on, a wife can do better than that for her hubs. Tonight, in honor of my groaty-ness, I made Greek Oatmeal ground chicken burgers. A.K.A GROATY Burgers. I know, sounds HORRIBLE but wait till you see the ingredients and taste it for yourself.
 
GROATY BURGERS:
- 1 lb Organic free range ground chicken (I got ours from our farmers market, so GOOD).
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (I used gluten free oats)
- 1 egg
- Greek and garlic seasoning (1 to 2 tsp )
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
- black pepper (a few shakes)
 
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Let it sit the fridge and marinate for about 20 minutes.
Take our meat mixture and form into patties. I made around 6 medium patties from this. Coat a pan or cover with foil. Place patties on pan and bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes and broil at 500F for the last 2 minutes.
 


Serve it up. Oh my, this hit the spot. Now lets just hope these burgers clear up my face and my allergies.
 
What do you crave when you feel "groaty?" And you can't say Green Monsters!!! haha!
 
Cheers,
LC
 
P.S.
Stayed tuned for this weekends post. I've been making my own kombucha. Lets just say, its been interesting. :)