I did a long cardio workout at the gym on Friday, and I left with a huge craving for…burgers and fries. Haha! Funny when that happens, huh? Well, I decided to fulfill my craving, but to do it my way with a healthy twist. It’s fun to get to indulge in “junk” foods once in awhile, and when I make them at home, they taste better and I don’t have to feel guilty.
For the burger, I found some surprisingly light and fluffy sprouted wheat hamburger buns at the health food store. If you can’t find them, just go for a regular whole wheat or whole grain bun. For the meat, I bought lean organic grass-fed ground beef. Buying organic is definitely worth it for a burger. I cooked it on my favorite non-stick grill pan right on the stovetop. To replace mayo, I mashed up a ripe avocado, added a squirt of lemon, and spread a thick layer on one side of the bun. For my other toppings I used romaine lettuce, tomato, grilled onion slices, mustard, and salt & pepper. It was so yummy!
For the fries, I cut up a sweet potato into thin strips and spread them out on a sheet pan. Then I sprinkled salt, pepper, and olive oil on top and tossed them around until all the sides were seasoned. I cooked them in the oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes (stirring them twice during baking). When they were fresh out of the oven, I drizzled a thin stream of honey on top. Ooh baby!
I hope you enjoyed this post, and maybe it will inspire you to indulge every once in awhile. I know I do!
