Ways to Cut Calories on your Burger

Ways to Cut Calories on your Burger

The mushrooms have a nice, hearty texture that goes well with ground turkey or beef, so you won't notice the difference. they'll add a healthy punch of B vitamins and fill-you-up fiber. Since lean meat might not have as much built-in flavor, increasing the seasonings is a good way to make it just as tasty. Try curry powder for an Indian-inspired burger, or add some ginger, Thai chili sauce and peanut butter for Asian inspiration. To keep portions in check, make your burger patties no bigger than the palm of your hand. If you love cheeseburgers, make them a bit smaller then load up on veggies. Use a good tasting reduced-fat cheese, like Cabot Light Cheddar or part-skim mozzarella,

Add some Avocados

You won't slash any calories with this trick, but you'll get your fill of heart-healthy, monounsaturated fats and you may be less likely to go back for seconds. To amp up the flavor, I love topping a burger made with lean ground beef with creamy slices of avocado. You can also make a super-quick guacamole topping, she adds, by mashing avocado in a bowl with a spoonful of fresh salsa. 

Bring in Brussel Sprouts

Brussels Sprout Burgers with navy beans, oats, egg and plenty of spices. Then you top it off with a sweet and a little spicy strawberry salsa, a few crumbles of creamy goat cheese and a sweet drizzle of thick balsamic vinegar to pull all the flavors together

Play with Mix-Ins

Mixing fresh cherries and jalapeños into her hamburger meat before grilling. You get a slight sweetness, a kick of heat, and a savory flavor from all of the seasonings. Healthy mix-ins means less calorie-laden condiments. 

Sneak in Squash

Because zucchini has such a mild flavor, you can barely taste it. Plus, since it adds so much moisture, you can get away with using leaner beef than normal