Flat Belly Recipe: Burgers and Fries

What? You can't be serious! Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Clause - you CAN have a burger and fries and rock-hard abs too. How? Listen closely...

This is a pretty simple modification if the traditional "heart attack in-a-bag" that cuts the fat and calories dramatically, increases the protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber (Nutrient-Density or NU~DE) significantly and still tastes amazing. Here's what you do:

Get a four pack of Trader Joe's frozen Buffalo Burgers. They're about the leanest red meat patty you'll find, with a whopping 43g of protein per patty. Grill those up, drizzling on Worcester sauce. Be careful not to overcook them. Because they're so lean, it's easy to dry them out. Spread some Trader Joe's Tomato Basil hummus on a toasted, whole wheat bun bottom (put the bun tops aside and refrigerate or freeze them - I'll give you a recipe that uses them next week). Plop the burger on the bun, add some Romain or butter leaf lettuce (the darker the greens, the more nutritious they are), tomatoes, and whatever other produce you like, and your six-pack burger's ready to chow down.

But wait! What about the fries?

Trader Joe's also has a delicious stir-fry that includes seasoned potato wedges called Potato Medley. Whip up a batch of that and eat some with your burger.

Your tastes buds, and your arteries, will thank you.