lydia150970

Might as well take full advantage of E-source whilst I still have it. There have a link to burger receipes so thought I would post them on here for you.......

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Mini goals:

1. To rejoin WW classes by end of month. - done 29.09.08
2. To get my BMI under 30
3. To lose 14lbs by 24.12.08

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Burger




light meals


POINTS® Value: 6.5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

It’s so simple to make your own burgers – meaning you keep fat, calories and POINTS values to a minimum



Ingredients

· 500g extra lean beef mince
· 2 teaspoon oregano, or dried mixed herbs
· 2 teaspoon soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce
· 1 portion egg white, lightly beaten
· 1 pinch salt
· 1/8 teaspoon pepper, ground black
· 4 portion sesame seed roll, burger buns
· 4 small leaf lettuce, shredded
· 4 level teaspoon wholegrain mustard, (optional)
· 2 medium tomato(s), sliced (optional)
· 2 medium pickled gherkin, or dill pickles, sliced (optional)
Instructions

· Mix together mince, onion, oregano or dried herbs, soy or Worcestershire sauce and egg white. Season with salt and pepper.
· Shape into 4 burgers. Wrap and chill ready to cook.
· Preheat grill or barbeque.
· Cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side.
· Split burger buns and lightly toast on both sides. Top with lettuce, then burgers. Add mustard, tomatoes and gherkins or dill pickles, if you like.

Try Quorn mince for a vegetarian version, or substitute turkey, pork, or lamb for the beef.

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Mini goals:

1. To rejoin WW classes by end of month. - done 29.09.08
2. To get my BMI under 30
3. To lose 14lbs by 24.12.08

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Cheeseburger with Fries


main meals

POINTS® Value: 7.5
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 25 min
Cooking Time: 45 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Fast food gets a facelift in this recipe. With a few ingredient switches and creative cooking techniques, we've halved the calories and fat in this cheeseburger.



Ingredients

· 1 medium portion potato(es), (use 2 potatoes)
· 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 175 g extra-lean beef mince
· 1 small onion(s), red, finely chopped
· 1 clove garlic, crushed
· 2 tablespoon parsley, flat-leaf, finely chopped
· 3 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs
· 1 portion egg white, beaten lightly
· 2 medium burger bun, wholemeal
· 4 small leaf lettuce
· 1 medium tomato(s), sliced
· 20 g half-fat cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions

· Preheat oven to 230°C/450°F/Gas Mark 8. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
· Cut potatoes into wedges; boil, steam or microwave until tender. Place wedges, skin side down, on prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with combined pepper and salt. Bake until lightly browned and crispy, about 30 minutes.
· Combine beef, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs and egg white in a small bowl; shape into 2 patties.
· Cook patties in a nonstick pan over medium heat, turning once, until browned and cooked through. Top each patty with 1 tablespoon cheese, place on baking sheet and bake in already heated oven until cheese is melted.
Place patties on rolls and top with lettuce and tomato. Serve with potato wedges.

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Mini goals:

1. To rejoin WW classes by end of month. - done 29.09.08
2. To get my BMI under 30
3. To lose 14lbs by 24.12.08

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Feta-Stuffed Lamb Burgers with Minted-Yogurt Sauce



main meals


POINTS® Value: 6
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 28 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Move over plain beef burgers. These Greek-inspired grillers are spiked with salty feta and then topped with a garlic and mint yogurt sauce.



Ingredients

· 450 g lean lamb leg steak, ground at butchers (or packaged lean ground lamb)
· 1 portion spring onions, minced
· 3 clove garlic, minced, divided
· 2 tablespoon oregano, chopped
· 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
· 1 teaspoon lemon(s), zest
· 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
· 1 teaspoon ground cumin
· 1 tablespoon vinegar, sherry-variety
· 85 g feta cheese, crumbled
· 1 portion egg white
· 175 g 0% fat Greek yogurt, plain
· 3 tablespoon fresh mint, leaves, chopped
· 4 mini pitta bread, whole wheat
· 1/2 medium tomato(s), sliced into 4 thin slices
· 1/2 medium onion(s), red, sliced into 4 thin slices
· 1/2 medium Pepper, yellow, sliced into 4 thin rings
Instructions

· In a large mixing bowl, mix together lamb, spring onion, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, fresh oregano, parsley, lemon zest, dried oregano, cumin and vinegar until thoroughly combined. Add feta and egg white; mix to combine. Shape lamb mixture into 4 patties; place on a plate and refrigerate until ready to cook.
· To make yogurt sauce, place yogurt, mint and remaining tablespoon of garlic in a small bowl; stir to combine and set aside.
· Heat an outdoor grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add burgers and cook, covered, without moving, for 3 to 5 minutes. Uncover and flip burgers; cook on other side, uncovered, until barely pink in middle, about 3 to 5 minutes more. (Repeat with remaining burgers if they do not all fit on grill pan at once.)
· To assemble burgers, make a large slit in each pitta. Place a burger in each pitta and fill each with 2 tablespoons of yogurt sauce and 1 slice each of onion, pepper and tomato.
Notes

· The cooking time on an outdoor grill may vary slightly from a grill pan so adjust recipe accordingly.

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Mini goals:

1. To rejoin WW classes by end of month. - done 29.09.08
2. To get my BMI under 30
3. To lose 14lbs by 24.12.08

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Grilled Chicken Burgers with Honey Mustard Sauce




main meals


POINTS® Value: 4.5
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Far healthier and tastier than bought versions, yet so easy to make!


Ingredients

· 110 g dried couscous
· 200 ml water, very hot
· 450 g chicken mince
· 1 portion stock cube, chicken or vegetable
· 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
· 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
· 1 pinch salt
· 1/8 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground black
· 2 teaspoon honey, clear
· 2 heaped teaspoon wholegrain mustard
· 2 tablespoon 0% fat Greek yogurt
· 6 medium burger bun
· 4 small leaf lettuce, to serve
· 1 large tomato(s), sliced to serve
Instructions

· Put the couscous into a large bowl and add the hot water. Leave to stand for a few minutes, then fluff up with a fork.
· Put the chicken into a food processor or blender with the stock powder, parsley, and dried herbs. Season with salt and pepper, then process for a few seconds. Add to the couscous in the bowl and mix well.
· Preheat a medium-hot grill.
· Shape the chicken mixture into six burgers. Arrange on the grill rack and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side.
· Meanwhile, mix together the honey, mustard and yogurt. Serve the burgers in the buns with lettuce and tomato, with the honey & mustard sauce on the side.
Notes

· Try turkey mince instead of chicken, mixing the ingredients by hand instead of in a food processor.

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Mini goals:

1. To rejoin WW classes by end of month. - done 29.09.08
2. To get my BMI under 30
3. To lose 14lbs by 24.12.08

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Quorn Premium Burgers with Barbecue Relish





main meals


POINTS® Value: 3.5
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Enjoy this veggie burger accompanied with a spicy peppery relish. Scrummy!


Ingredients

· 2 portion quorn burger
· 2 medium burger bun
· 50 g lettuce, Shredded
· 1 large onion(s), – red, diced For the relish:-
· 10 spray low-fat cooking spray
· 1/2 medium onion(s), finely chopped
· 2 clove garlic, crushed
· 230 g canned tomatoes, chopped
· 1 tablespoon tomato puree, (15ml)
· 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
· 1/2 tablespoon brown sauce
· 3 splash tabasco pepper sauce
· 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
· 1/2 level tablespoon mustard, English
· 1 pinch salt
· 1/8 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground black
Instructions

· To make the relish, pre-heat the oil and cook the onion and garlic for 5-6 minutes or until the onions are soft.
· Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the mixture has slightly thickened. Whilst this is simmering, cook the Quorn Premium Burgers according to the instructions on the back of pack.
· Serve the burger in a bun with a generous dollop of the barbecue relish, crispy lettuce and red onion.

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Mini goals:

1. To rejoin WW classes by end of month. - done 29.09.08
2. To get my BMI under 30
3. To lose 14lbs by 24.12.08

lydia150970

If anyone wants any receipes cut and pasting from e-source let me know and I will see what I can do. Have e-source until next Tuesday.

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Mini goals:

1. To rejoin WW classes by end of month. - done 29.09.08
2. To get my BMI under 30
3. To lose 14lbs by 24.12.08

saraian24

If you need any recipes ask away as i still use esource and wont ber giving it up wither!

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lydia150970

Great thanks will bear that in mind after next tuesday

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Mini goals:

1. To rejoin WW classes by end of month. - done 29.09.08
2. To get my BMI under 30
3. To lose 14lbs by 24.12.08