What’s Cooking in Jen’s Kitchen?

July is National Blueberry Month, which is a great reason to enjoy this colorful and tasty fruit that is packed with fiber, vitamin c and other healthful nutrients! Try this blueberry recipe this month (adapted from the National Blueberry Council) or keep it simple by adding blueberries to salads, Greek yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese.

Blueberry Turkey Burgers

Recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground turkey
• ¾ cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp ground ginger

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
2. Form 4 patties
3. Grill patties until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached, approximately 4 minutes on each side

Blueberry Ketchup

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup fresh blueberries
• ½ cup minced onion
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• ¼ cup splenda brown sugar blend
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ginger

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes
2. Remove from heat and cool
3. Blend in a food processor or blender until smooth