An excellent spread can make all the difference when it comes to savory barbecue meals. Here, Chris and Tal of Chris & Tals Better Foods offer recipes for spreads that provide the best of both worlds: taste and health. These delicious yet nutritious spreads are perfect for both indulgent eaters like Chris and health-conscious people like Tal. All contain less than 17 calories per tablespoon. They are easy to make and go great with grilled burgers or chicken.
Chris & Tals Better Tzatziki This is a low-fat version of the popular Greek spread. The red wine vinegar gives it a unique taste, while the cucumbers add a refreshing crunch to your burger. Ingredients:
1 container (16 ounces) plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 a seedless cucumber chopped into small cubes
1-1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp dill
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
Ground black pepper Directions:
Combine ingredients and refrigerate before serving. Nutritional information per 28 g serving:
Calories - 20; Fat - 0.9 g; Carbs - 1.8 g; Protein - 1.1 g
Chris & Tals Better Burger Avocado Spread Avocado is very healthy due to its monounsaturated fat and potassium content. Add this spread to your burgers for a rich and creamy taste. This recipe is ideal for low-fat burgers like Chris & Tals Better Burger, which give you that extra room to indulge! Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup low fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper (available in jars or made fresh)
1 small ripe tomato
Juice of half a lime
Salt and pepper to taste Directions:
Mash the avocados in a food processor or with a potato masher. Add the rest of the ingredients and fold gently until thoroughly mixed. Nutritional information per 2 tbsp:
Calories - 33; Fat - 2.8 g; Carbohydrates - 1.9 g; Protein - 0.6 g
Chris & Tals Better Ginger and Plum Relish Tal came up with this recipe for his Chinese food-loving family. Put it on your burgers to add an Asian flair! Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely chopped ripe plums
1 clove garlic crushed and chopped
2 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp sweet chili sauce Directions:
Combine ingredients and marinate while you are grilling your burgers Nutritional information per 28 g serving:
Calories - 27; Fat - 0 g; Carbs - 6.2 g; Protein - 0.1 g
The toppings you add to your meal can be just as pleasing as the meat itself. Good luck finding your favorite! For more great recipes from Chris and Tal, head to http://www.betterfoods.ca/recipes.html |
