Monday, April 16, 2012

Chicken Chili Lime Burgers...inspired from Trader Joes.

A good friend, Val told me about Chicken Chili Lime Burgers from Trader Joe's. I have been waiting patiently for our store to open where I live. But I could not wait any longer. So I decided to make my own. Here is the recipe.

                                                 The ingredients.

Chicken Chili Lime Burgers

1 pound lean ground chicken

1 small onion chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper copped fine
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 cup cilantro chopped fine
1 lime juiced
2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup smashed black beans low sodium.

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Form into 5, 3oz. patties. Fry in a nonstick skillet with a coating of nonstick spray till done.  
Calories are 193 per burger Fat 2 grams 20mg sodium

I had it on a "Healthy Life" bun for 80 Calories, with 2 Tablespoons of homemade guacamole for 48 Calories and 5 Grams fat.