MaryLee's Healthy Foods and Easy Cooking - Hamburger and Fries

Hello again,

Here is another simple meal to prepare and it will not take you very long to do.

Just because you are trying to eat healthy and lose weight does not mean you can not enjoy food. For example most people think they can not eat hamburger and fries. Well that is not so. As I said before its looking at the food type and how it is prepared will determines if it is better for you. For example deep frying is not as healthy as baked or grilled so rather than deep fry your potatoes bake them, still taste great and better for you.

To make fries baked in oven.

Wash potatoes. I leave the skins on but some may wish to peel.

Julienne the potatoes which is cutting the potatoes into strips, the thickness you prefer.

Put in bowl and sprinkle with olive oil or low fat light cooking oil. I prefer using olive oil. Do not drown them in oil just needs to coat the potatoes. Season or leave plain. I like to sprinkle smoked paprika or garlic powder even curry powder. Mix the potatoes until they are coated, best to use your clean hands.

Take a baking tray and lightly grease it or use a non stick baking tray. Put it into a preheated oven of 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C for approx 5 minutes. Carefully take it out and spread potatoes on it and return to oven. Mix the potatoes around after approx. 10 min then return and cook till golden brown.

Hamburger

Use lean beef or substitute with minced chicken or turkey. Place in bowl add flavourings such as worcestershire sauce, low sodium bbq sauces, ketchup, tomatoe paste, horseradish, mustard ect. Or chopped fresh herbs rosemary, parsley, thyme, chives and so on. Experiment with flavours it can be fun.

Optional add finely chopped onion, garlic or ginger to mixture.

Using your clean hands mould into patties (if not sticking together add one beaten egg to mixture to help it bind)

Grill or bbq till cooked to your satisfaction.

Eating healthy does not mean you have to give up foods. Cooking does not need to be difficult or long drawn out, this should take you about 30 minutes.