Hi Myrna, Sorry about that, got a late start! Here's a sandwich or two that you could make tonight, along with some healthy "fries". First, here's an all-around, eat-anytime burger with cheese and a fried egg. Feel free to add your other favorite toppings to this satisfying sandwich. Burley Burger Ingredients - 2 slices white bread
- 1 (4 ounce) beef hamburger patty
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 slice American cheese
Directions - Place the bread in a toaster set to your desired level of darkness. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the hamburger patty for about 5 minutes per side, until cooked through. While the patty is cooking, spread mayonnaise on one side of each piece of toasted bread and place them on a plate, mayonnaise side up.
- Once the patty is cooked through, transfer it to one slice of bread. Crack the egg into the skillet and fry until the yolk is firm, about 3 minutes if you cover the pan. Place the egg onto the patty when done and top with a slice of cheese. Top with the other slice of bread. When finished, it should look like a sandwich.
Now for the healthier alternative. I have two different favorite veggie burger recipes and found that mixing them into one created the ULTIMATE veggie bean burger. Even my meat-and-potatoes family LOVES these and says that they could eat them every week. Best of Everything Veggie Burger Ingredients - 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 cup water
- 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
Directions - Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. Mash black beans in a large bowl with a fork until thick and pasty; set aside.
- Place the bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor, and chop finely. Stir the bell pepper mixture into the mashed black beans. Place the brown rice and mozzarella cheese in the food processor, and process until combined. Stir the mixture into the black beans.
- Whisk together the eggs, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and hot sauce. Stir the egg mixture into the black bean mixture. Stir in the bread crumbs, adding additional bread crumbs as needed until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide into 6 large patties.
- Place patties onto the prepared foil, and grill until browned and heated through, about 8 minutes per side. Serves 6.
Whichever choice that you decide to make, you really should try these "fries". Great snack or side dish to a healthy (baked not fried) meal. First time I made these, it was sort of an experiment; but apparently it was a successful one, because these fries disappeared in no time! These can also be made on the grill as well and make a great side for a summer barbecue. Baked Fries Ingredients - olive oil cooking spray
- 6 russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions -
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
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- Place whole potatoes into a covered dish; cook in microwave on High for 4 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before cutting each potato into 8 to 10 wedges.
- Place the potato wedges in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss until evenly coated. Spread the wedges in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Spray the wedges with the cooking spray, turn, and spray again with the cooking spray. Continue baking until golden brown, about 12 minutes more.
- Stir the rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, sage, pepper, and salt together in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the potato wedges. Serve hot. Serves 6.
Have A Wonderful Wednesday, Phil
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