Barbecue Spreads
Here are three recipes for mouthwatering barbecue spreads
By Chris Bower, Tal Rosenbloom and Moriah Shemer
An excellent spread can make all the difference when it comes to savory barbecue meals. Here, Chris and Tal of Chris & Tal's 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 & Tal's 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 & Tal's 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 & Tal's Bet·ter 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 & Tal's 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
Chris & Tal's Better Foods is a food innovation company focused on crafting
no compromise, guilt-free versions of your favorite foods. Our Bet·ter
Burger combines lean meat and high-grade textured soy protein, providing the
delicious beef taste you love with half the fat, calories and cholesterol.
For store availability visit http://www.betterfoods.ca
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3 Original Recipes for Veggies with Your Barbecue
By Chris Bower, Tal Rosenbloom and Moriah Shemer
A grilled meal is not complete without delicious vegetables to compliment the meat. Vegetables can be used as side dishes as well as put right on your burger. Chris and Tal of Chris & Tal's Better Foods bring to you three easy vegetable recipes that are ideal for barbecues.
All three recipes are both delicious and healthy. Try the Thai Style Red Peppers for a sweet and sour zest or the grilled zucchini for a spicy addition to your meal. Pick the Cajon Portobello Buns for a unique twist on the popular mushroom.
Chris & Tal's Better Grilled Zucchini
Like meat, vegetables taste better grilled. This recipe from Chris' grandmother in Spain makes a slightly hot and very healthy topping for burgers or a great side dish.
Ingredients:
2 zucchini sliced lengthwise
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
2 small red chili peppers, finely chopped
Directions:
Grill zucchini on BBQ or indoor grill until slightly charred and tender. Combine
remaining ingredients and let sit and marinate while you are grilling your
burgers.
Nutritional information per 40 g serving:
Calories - 13; Fat - 0 g; Carbs - 2.8 g; Protein - 0.8 g
Chris & Tal's Better Cajun Portobello Buns
These mushrooms make a great topping for Chris & Tal's Bet•ter Burgers or other barbecued meats. For carb-conscious people like Tal, they can even be used as a tasty burger bun substitute!
Ingredients:
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp good olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Pinch of Cajun seasoning
4 Portobello Mushroom caps
Directions:
Clean mushroom caps by brushing them with a damp towel. Combine Worcestershire
sauce with balsamic vinegar and whisk in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Brush
mushrooms with dressing and sprinkle Cajun seasoning. Grill in a hot pan for
3 or 4 minutes on each side, until tender.
Nutritional information per 93 g serving:
Calories - 54; Fat - 3.3 g; Carbs - 4.5 g; Protein - 2.0 g
Chris & Tal's Better Thai Style Red Peppers
Chris picked up this recipe while he was traveling in Thailand and translated it to use North American ingredients. You'll find these sweet and sour peppers make a great side dish, or you can put them right on your burgers for an exotic twist!
Ingredients:
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup of water
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar
4 tbsp cucumber thinly sliced
1-1/2 tbsp crushed peanuts
1 shallot, chopped
Directions:
Bring water to a boil in a small sauce pan. Add sugar and pepper slices and
boil for five minutes. Let mixture cool and mix in vinegar, then add the other
ingredients and mix together. Be sure to put both the peppers and the sauce
on your burgers.
Nutritional information per 42 g serving:
Calories - 53; Fat - 2.6 g; Carbs - 6.2 g; Protein - 1.8 g
Many vegetable recipes can be easily incorporated into barbecues. Good luck
finding your favorite! For more great recipes from Chris and Tal, go to http://www.betterfoods.ca/recipes.html
Chris & Tal's Better Foods is a food innovation company focused on crafting
no compromise, guilt-free versions of your favorite foods. Our Bet·ter
Burger combines lean meat and high-grade textured soy protein, providing the
delicious beef taste you love with half the fat, calories and cholesterol.
For store availability visit http://www.betterfoods.ca
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