3 Recipes for Mouthwatering Barbecue Spreads
By Moriah Shemer
An excellent spread can make all the difference when it comes to savory barbecue meals. Here, Chris and Tal of Chris & Tal’s Better Foods offer recipes for spreads that provide the best of both worlds: taste and health.
These delicious yet nutritious spreads are perfect for both indulgent eaters like Chris and health-conscious people like Tal. All contain less than 17 calories per tablespoon. They are easy to make and go great with grilled burgers or chicken.
Chris & Tal’s Better Tzatziki
This is a low-fat version of the popular Greek spread. The red wine vinegar gives it a unique taste, while the cucumbers add a refreshing crunch to your burger.
- 1 container (16 ounces) plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 a seedless cucumber chopped into small cubes
- 1-1/2 tsp salt
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp dill
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
- Ground black pepper
Combine ingredients and refrigerate before serving.
Nutritional information per 28 g serving:
Calories - 20; Fat - 0.9 g; Carbs - 1.8 g; Protein - 1.1 g
Chris & Tal’s Better Burger Avocado Spread
Avocado is very healthy due to its monounsaturated fat and potassium content. Add this spread to your burgers for a rich and creamy taste. This recipe is ideal for low-fat burgers like Chris & Tal’s Better Burger, which give you that extra room to indulge!
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup low fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper (available in jars or made fresh)
- 1 small ripe tomato
- Juice of half a lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mash the avocados in a food processor or with a potato masher. Add the rest of the ingredients and fold gently until thoroughly mixed.
Nutritional information per 2 tbsp:
Calories - 33; Fat - 2.8 g; Carbohydrates - 1.9 g; Protein - 0.6 g
Chris & Tal’s Better Ginger and Plum Relish
Tal came up with this recipe for his Chinese food-loving family. Put it on your burgers to add an Asian flair!
- 1/2 cup finely chopped ripe plums
- 1 clove garlic crushed and chopped
- 2 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
Combine ingredients and marinate while you are grilling your burgers
Nutritional information per 28 g serving:
Calories - 27; Fat - 0 g; Carbs - 6.2 g; Protein - 0.1 g
The toppings you add to your meal can be just as pleasing as the meat itself. Good luck finding your favorite!
About the Author:
Moriah Shemer works for Chris & Tal's Better Foods, a food innovation company focused on crafting no compromise, guilt-free versions of your favorite foods. Our top product is the Better Burger, made of a blend of lean meat and high-grade textured soy protein. The result? The delicious beef taste you love with half the fat, calories and cholesterol. For store availability visit www.betterfoods.ca.
