Since we talked about some fast food and unhealthy options yesterday, we thought it was only appropriate to talk about some healthier alternatives today. Here is my take on Burger and chips!
After I got home from running 7 miles today, I was hungry
for lunch. Since I ate out a lot this past week, I decided I would go to the
store and make meals at home for this week, cheaper and healthier. Today I made
a black bean burger with kale chips. Now I am no vegetarian, although I do try
to eat that way several times a week, just for health purposes. After making the burger I put it on a whole
wheat bun, topped it off with fat free cheese, fresh tomato, lettuce, and some
guacamole. With all the toppings you couldn't even tell it wasn't the real
thing(maybe not so much) but I didn't mind it. As for the Kale chips. If you
have never tried them you should. They are so easy to make. Kale is very
inexpensive. I got a whole bushel of Kale for $1.29.
*Preheat oven to 400 degrees
*Place kale on a baking sheet, you will want to rip the
leaves off the stems, not too small because they do shrink up quite a bit.
*Sprinkle with olive oil, salt, and red pepper flake(you can
omit the red pepper flake if you don't like spicy food, but I don't think it
becomes too spicy and it gives the kale a nice flavor).
*Bake for about 10-15 minutes, turning leaves over every few
minutes.
*Eat directly after they are done for a nice crunch (if not,
they do become soggy quickly).
What are some ways you make healthy foods tastier?
~L