Posted by Carole-Anne on July 7, 2008
For those of you who like hamburgers, you can now choose ground sirloin bulked up with healtlhy egg and whole wheat bread crumbs. Healthy Recipes recommends that this enhancement of the burger makes a healthier choice all around.
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. Lean ground sirloin
1/4/ cup dry bread crumbs
2 green onions thinly sliced
1 lightly beaten egg
1 tbsp grated ginger root
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
NOW FOLLOW ME:
Combine beef, bread crumbs, onions, light soy sauce, ginger root, egg, sea salt and pepper in a bowl.
Make 3 – 4 patties that are 3/4 inch thick.
Barbecue over medium-high heat on lightly oiled grill for 5 to 7 minutes. Healthy Recipes recommends you use a meat thermometer (digital) inserted sideways into the centre of each pattie. Each pattie must be 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) before it is considered cooked.
Now comes the fun part! Toppings for sirloin burgers are:
Pineapple Pepper Salsa – using small pineapple pieces, a sweet red pepper chopped, 1/2 cup minced red onion, adding 2 tbsp of lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil. Then add chopped fresh cilantro, and freshly ground pepper.
English Cucumber Special – Mix 2 tbsp thinly sliced English cucumber, 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill, and 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and lastly, sweet chipotle sauce.
Use crisped romaine lettuce on top of the base of the sirloin burger.
Now this is what we call a “real whopper sirloin burger.”
For those who like mustard on their burgers, add a mix of 1/4 cup Dijon mustard and 2 tbsp of wasabi paste.
Healthy Recipes feels this is an excellent meal in itself. Use whole grain hamburger buns, and for fun add on a platter beefsteak tomatoes, roasted red peppers. The sky is the limit when creating burgers.
Healthy Recipe serves 4.
Posted by Carole-Anne on June 23, 2008
It is finally Summer, at least, so I am told. Healthy Recipes is keen on grilling, but keep it to a minimum; as you know, it is not the healthiest way to eat because of the charred parts on the meat. But the Asian Salad and the Citrus Dressing that goes with it is very healthy.
INGREDIENTS:
STEAK:
1 lb beef flank marinating steak
One half bunch of cilantro, stems roots and leaves.
2 cloves elephant garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger root, minced
2 tbsp Hoisin sauce (go to Asian section of grocery store)
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp light soy sauce ( it is available now – cut salt down)
1 tsp Asian hot chili paste
SALAD INGREDIENTS:
10 cups of mixed salad greens definitely washed well with water, patted dry and put in refrigerator to crisp.
1 large thinly sliced, English Cucumber
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (can use fresh parsley if preferred)
1/4 cup fresh mint
1/4 cup freshly cut green chives in 1/8 inch pieces
CITRUS DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar/Splenda replacement
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup shredded carrot
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp salt reduced soy sauce
1 clove elephant garlic minced
1/2 tsp hot Asian Chili paste
Now we have all the ingredients………………..
FOLLOW ME CAREFULLY:
Mix marinade combining half of the cilantro, garlic, ginger root, hoisin sauce, light soy sauce, lemon juice and chili paste in food processor and blend until mixture becomes a puree.
Pour marinate into a large seal-able freezer bag. Place meat in bag with sauce; press any excess air out and let sit in refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, depending on your dinner schedule.
Set on a medium-high grill, 5 minutes per side.
Let stand for 10 minutes, prior to cutting on diagonal, thin slices.
Arrange salad greens on a flat serving dish. Set cucumber slices neatly on top of greens.
Garnish with mint, cilantro and chives.
Place steak slices on top and drizzle with Citrus Fruit Dressing.
This is a dynamite Healthy Recipe with fresh garden herbs and other greens, carrots oh yummy!
Creative Healthy Recipe serves 6. Enjoy!
