3 Recipes for Mouthwatering Barbecue Spreads

Writen 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.

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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 Bet•ter Burger, which give you that extra room to indulge!

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup finely chopped ripe plums

1 clove garlic crushed and chopped

2 tbsp grated ginger

1 tbsp sweet chili sauce

Directions:

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! For more great recipes from Chris and Tal, head to http://www.betterfoods.ca/recipes.html

Chris & Tal's Better Foods is a food innovation company focused on crafting no compromise, guilt-free versions of your favorite foods. Our Bet•ter Burger combines lean meat and high-grade textured soy protein, providing the delicious beef taste you love with half the fat, calories and cholesterol. For store availability visit http://www.betterfoods.ca