Burger and Fry Cravings...
It happens to the strongest willed of us, and the new dieter/healthier lifers alike. The constant, powerful urge to eat something totally delicious, satisfying, and downright naughty and dive into a fast-food burger and extra large fry may be one of the most powerful forces we fight against.
I will be the first to admit that these temptations are hard to resist and its hard to replace those tastes with something healthy. I have, however, found that if you have some of the same flavors on a fairly regular basis, you can "trick" your taste buds out of the temptation of that favorite drive-thru fare.
After several attempts, I have completed what I feel is a completely spectacular burger, and with an awesome side of nutrient rich sweet potato fries, this is a really complete, healthy and satisfying way to stop some of those harsh cravings. Enjoy all of this, completely guilt free!!
Restaurant-Style Gourmet Turkey Burger
1/2 lb. ground turkey breast
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon course black pepper
1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning blend
1 grated garlic clove
1 tablespoon finely grated onion
1 carrot finely grated
1 teaspoon brown spicy mustard
4 slices sandwich bread *look for low calorie 35-40 cal per slice
Your favorite low calorie burger toppings such as red onion, tomato, lettuce, ketchup, mustard
Mix ground turkey will all spices, sauces, and mustard in a large bowl very gently until completely combined, being careful not to over-handle. Divide into two large patties, flattening slightly more in the center to keep from "puffing" up. Spray a nonstick skillet lightly with cooking spray. Cook patties in skillet on medium heat until completely cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Check temperature of cooked meat to ensure food safety if unsure it is cooked completely. Serve on lightly toasted bread, topped with toppings.
Sweet Potato Oven Fries
1 large sweet potato
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Peel the sweet potato. *Hint: look for a potato with less curves for easier peeling and slicing for this recipe. Slice potato into 1/2 inch thick slices and cut each slice into 1/2 inch strips. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange the sweet potatoes evenly in a single layer on the cookie sheet and coat them with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cumin and salt. Bake 35-40 minutes flipping over halfway through cooking until completely cooked through and brown. Makes 2 servings.
