As the New Year begins so does a healthy eating regime for many people. This doesn't mean giving up your favourite foods. My burger,fries and shake recipe is not only better for you than a takeaway option but also ensures that you know what is in your food.
The scandal which shook supermarket shoppers today (Weds 16th Jan 2013) where horse and pig meat was found in beefburgers is even more reason for making your own food from scratch. If you buy from a reputable butcher you will know what is in your food and cooking it yourself will mean it is much healthier too.
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The recipe below costs less than eating at a fast food outlet and is not loaded with fat, sugars and other additives.
Over the next few weeks I will be posting recipes for other healthy options to our favourite takeaways including, chinese, curry, pizza and fish and chips.
Recipe: Androulla’s burgers, chips and shakes for four
Burgers
500g minced beef (I used lean minced beef with 20 percent fat in this recipe but use the best you can afford)
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices of bread made into breadcrumbs
1 egg
Salt and pepper
Burger buns/rolls
Fry the onion in the olive oil until it is soft. Cooking the onion first ensures it is soft and sweet. Add to the minced beef with the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper and the egg.
At this point you can add any flavourings you like. I added 1 teaspoon of oregano and some ground cumin. You can add other dried herbs like thyme, and spices like cinnamon or ground coriander.
Mix well and then shape the burger mix into patties. Place in the fridge for half an hour to firm up. When you are ready to cook the burgers place them in a preheated griddle pan, grill or hot oven (gas 7, 200ᵒc) for about 4 minutes per side or to your liking.
Halve your burger buns and put your burger together with your choice of lettuce, tomato slices, mayo, ketchup, relish, gherkins or whatever you fancy.
Baked potato wedges
4 medium potatoes cut into chunky wedges
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon of sweet paprika and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
Mix the olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper together and toss the wedges in the mixture to coat them all over.
Place on a baking tray in a hot oven (gas 7, 200ᵒc) for about 40 minutes until they are crisp and brown.
Healthy, chocolatey fruity shake
200g blueberries
360ml plain Greek yoghurt
80 ml pomegranate juice
1 banana
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons runny honey
2 scoops of chocolate ice cream
Although this milkshake has some ice cream it is still a healthier option than a takeaway shake as the fruit is one of your five a day.
Place all the ingredients in a blender and whizz up to a smooth shake. You can add some ice cubes at the end and process again as this makes the shake nice and frothy.
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