Weight Loss Recipes - Southwestern Beef & Bean Burger Wraps

2010-10-19T08:08:00.000-07:00

Hello there. Today I want to share the weight loss recipes from EatingWell Magazine called Southwestern Beef & Bean Burger Wraps. Well, kids and adults alike will love these quick, zippy burgers. The beans make the burgers a little fragile, so be careful when taking them off the broiler pan. Make it a meal: Serve a green salad and frozen mango slices for dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup refried beans
12 ounces 93%-lean ground beef
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
4 whole-wheat tortillas, warmed (see Tip)
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 avocado, peeled and pitted

Preparation

1. The rack in upper third of oven is positioned; preheat broiler. The broiler pan is coated with cooking spray.

2. The ground beef, beans, cilantro and jalapenos is gently combined in a medium bowl ( please do not overmix). Shape into four 5-by-2 inch oblong patties and place it on the well-prepared pan.

3.The patties is broiled until the temperature reads at 165°F/73.89 C ,this takes time about 12 to 14 minutes and make sure to do it with smile on face.

4. Meanwhile, avocado with salsa and garlic powder is mashed together in a small bowl.

5. The tortillas is placed on a clean work surface. Each tortillas is spreaded with the guacamole, then sprinkled with lettuce and cheese . The final step is to top each with burger and roll it into a wrap. You can serve immediately with lime wedges

Tips & Notes

Tip: To warm tortillas: Wrap in foil; bake at 300°F until steaming, about 5 minutes. Or wrap in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.

Nutrition

Per serving: 394 calories; 17 g fat (6 g sat, 7 g mono); 67 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 28 g protein; 10 g fiber; 634 mg sodium; 810 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (50% daily value), Vitamin A (45% dv), Fiber & Zinc (40% dv), Folate & Potassium (23% dv), Magnesium (20% dv)

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1 fat

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Weight Loss Recipes - Chili-Rubbed Steaks & Pan Salsa

2010-10-19T07:49:00.000-07:00

Hello there. Welcome to my blog named as Weight Loss Recipes. I hope you enjoy reading my blog. For today I want to share one of most favourite weight loss recipes for everyone and for me too.It is Chili-Rubbed Steaks and Pan Salsa. Any cut of steak will work for this recipe, but we especially like the flavor and texture of rib-eye with these seasonings; look for steak that has been thinly cut. A cold ale, sweet potato fries and vinegary coleslaw can round out the meal.
Ingredients

    * 8 ounces 1/2-inch-thick steaks, such that as rib-eye, trimmed down of fat and cut into 2 portions
    * 1 teaspoonful chili powder
    * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
    * 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
    * 2 plum tomatoes, diced
    * 2 teaspoonfuls lime juice
    * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Both sides of steak is sprinkled with chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt is added (make sure you are smile in this step ;D ).

2. The oil in a medium skillet over medium- high heat is heated.The steaks is added and cooked, turning once 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.

3. The steaks is transferred to a plate covered with foil and continue the rest while making the salsa.

4. For the next step, other sweet ingredients such as tomatoes, lime juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt is added to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes soften ,maybe it takes time around 3 to 5 minutes. After that, remove from heat, stir in cilantro and any accumulated juices from the steaks. You may serve the steaks topped with the salsa.

Nutrition

Per serving: 174 calories; 9 g fat (3 g sat, 4 g mono); 60 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 20 g protein; 1 g fiber; 336 mg sodium; 421 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Zinc (27% daily value), Vitamin A (20% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv).

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat