Graham - Homemade Burger Recipes: Under 500 Calories

(c) 2015 All right reserved Julia M. Graham N o part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or any manner, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author. H amburgers, or burgers, are often referred to as a food in the form of bread sliced through the middle and inserted with a round slice of meat loaf / minced beef. To complement the flavor, the inside of the bread is usually smeared with butter, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, or mustard before adding the meat patty. True to its name, the Hamburger comes from the city of Hamburg, Germany and was introduced to the American population by an immigrant from Germany.

Its popularity has spread from America's favorite food to become famous throughout the world. The burger we know today is already experiencing an awful lot of variety; it is not just minced beef, but can be a chicken, fish, and have eggs, cheese or a mixture of several different types of fillings, inserted in one burger. Just like with the bagel, a burger bun can be sprinkled with sesame seeds or other types of grain. Any size can be made smaller or larger than its original size, even in a country such as Japan; the burger bun is replaced by rice. Making a hamburger is easy; it only takes a little creativity mix and match content to make it healthier, but no less delicious than burgers offered in the fast-food restaurants. You will find selected recipes in this book that are delicious, practical, and easy to make

S mall Portions Serve smaller portions by selecting smaller buns.

Or stick with the normal size, but divide them in half. That way everyone eats half-portions. Reduce Meat Make the burger meat thinner than usual, and mixed it with vegetables, beans, tofu or tempeh can be healthy choices, as well as enriched the nutrient content. Multiply the Vegetables In the content of the burger, the use of more vegetables , such as sliced tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers and mushrooms, will reduce the amount of calories, as well as add vitamins and minerals. Reduce the Amount of Sauce Ketchup, mayonnaise, chili sauce, and mustard are '' mandatory '' to be smeared on a Hamburger as a flavor enhancer. Apply a thin layer on the surface of the burger bun or between vegetables and the meat patty.

Avoid the use of excessive sauce, because sugar content, as well as fat in the sauce is very high, so it is not good for health. Served It with Healthy Drinks Hamburgers should not be served with sweet beverages, such as soda, coffee, tea or fruit juice because of the high sugar content. The sugar in the drink will increase the calories in the body and decrease the absorption of nutrients from food. So, it's good to choose pure fruit juice, a cup of tea without sugar, or plain water, while eating a hamburger.

B urger Bun Both burger buns and bread made from wheat flour can be eaten with hamburgers. In the market and bakery, there are a lot of varieties of sizes and types.

These can be served directly with the meat burger, or toasted briefly in a pan with margarine or butter for a crunch Lettuce The lettuce plant is a vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates and tropical regions. Eaten in raw, lettuce is a suitable menu item for salads, hamburgers, or to complement other food items. Tomato Tomatoes can be eaten raw or cooked and they are often served along with dishes made of meat. The red tomato contains vitamin C and vitamin A, which are beneficial for boosting the immune system, five times more than with green tomatoes. In addition, tomato seeds can prevent clumping of the blood and blood clots that can cause heart disease and stroke. Cucumber The cucumber is a fruit grown on vines that contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin C, and can be eaten raw, cooked in advance, or processed into pickles.

Presented as a complementary food item, almost all countries of the world include the cucumber in a menu. Mayonnaise Mayonnaise is a kind of sauce produced from a mixture of oil, egg yolk, and vinegar or citrus juice. Commonly used as a flavor enhancer in sandwiches and hamburgers. It can also be served with French fries, vegetables, or steaks. Mustard Mustard is a kind of sauce is produced from the seeds of the mustard plant, mixed with water, vinegar or other liquids that contain similar seasoning. Mustard is presented as a complementary flavor on various types of food, such as sandwiches, hamburgers, or steaks.

Tomato Sauce Sweet, sour, made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, corn syrup, and some types of seasonings such as garlic, cinnamon, and onion. Good served with baked goods or as a complement to the taste of hamburgers, sandwiches, fried potatoes and boiled vegetables.

I ngredients: 4 burger buns Lettuce Cucumber, thinly sliced Tomato, thinly sliced Onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons mustard or mayonnaise 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup 1 tablespoon margarine 300 grams lean minced beef 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon plain flour 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 tablespoon minced onion teaspoon black pepper teaspoon salt

1. Burgers: Mix all ingredients until well blended. Divide the mixture into 4 parts. Make a flattened spherical shape. Set aside.
2. Heat the margarine in a skillet.

   Fry the burgers until cooked on both sides.

3. Grease the bun with mustard or mayonnaise and ketchup. Stack the burgers with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and onion. Serve.

S erves: 4 Calories: 352/ pieces I ngredients: 4 burger buns Lettuce Cucumber, thinly sliced Tomato, thinly sliced Onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons mustard or mayonnaise 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup 4 slices of cheese 1 tablespoon margarine 300 grams lean minced beef 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon plain flour 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 tablespoon minced onion teaspoon ground black pepper teaspoon salt

1. Burgers: Mix all the ingredients until well blended. Divide the mixture into 4 parts. Make a flattened spherical shape. Set aside.
2. Heat the margarine in a skillet.

   Fry the burgers until cooked on both sides.

3. Grease the bun with tomato ketchup and mayonnaise or mustard. Stack it with cheese, a burger, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and onion. Serve.

S erves: 4 Calories: 404 / pieces I ngredients: 4 burger buns Tomato, thinly sliced Cucumber, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 200 grams minced beef 25 grams chicory, finely sliced 25 grams carrot, boiled and grated 2 tablespoons margarine teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, mashed

1. Burger: Mix the beef and 1 tablespoon of margarine until well blended. Add carrots, chicory, salt, pepper, and garlic. Divide the dough into 4 pieces, flattened into a spherical shape.