By Jasmine Kaur
While burger is most often classified as junk food, it is possible to make them healthier by tweaking certain ingredients and method of cooking.
Instead of frying, one could grill the patty. The kind of meat chosen can also be a healthier alternative instead of a red meat. Here are some tips to make juicy yet healthy burgers.
Either you could bake your own buns at home or you could simply get oat flour or whole wheat buns from the store. These are healthier than refined flour.
Pick the right kind of meat for the patty. Ditch red meats for chicken and fish. Not just this, you can also opt out of deep-frying them and simply grill on a pan or in oven.
Use preservative-free fresh sauces made at home. You could make a tomato and basil sauce for the base or go green with a pesto sauce.
Yes, you don’t need to always add cheese for something to be cheesy. Instead, go for a yoghurt-based dip or mushroom sauce or simply use hummus.
Anything that seems too unhealthy, just add some veggies and it’s going to be fine. For a burger, you could go for lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumber slices etc.