9/4/2010 - Big Mac!

Okay, so....I made MY version of a Big Mac and fries today for lunch. I had to make some adjustments to the rest of the day to keep on plan, but it was a much needed burger and I was so full after eating 3/4 the burger and 1/2 the fries. I used my lunch protein for the 2nd patty. I skipped my snack protein. The fries are a stretch, but I did consider them as a veggie (butternut squash is supposed to be considered a carb).

My husband ate the leftovers and was shocked at how much this tasted like a big mac!

Ingredients for burger:

2 Nutrisystem Flamebroiled Patties

2 T. Fat Free Kraft Thousand Island Dressing

1 C. shredded lettuce

1 + 1/2 Sandwich Thin (Orowheat Whole Grain)

1 Fat Free Kraft Sharp Cheese

Pam

Instructions for burger:

1st - Prepare Patties

Soak patties in cold water for about 10-15 minutes. Then spray pam in a large skillet and cook burgers, flipping once, to desired heat, coloring, and burn. Set aside.

2nd - Prepare Bun

Lay out the bottom half of 2 buns and apply the salad dressing and split the lettuce between the two.

3rd - Build Your Burger

On one of the bottom halves, place the first beef patty.

Top with cheese.

Place the 2nd bottom half on top of the patty w/cheese.

Place 2nd patty. 

Top with 1 of the top halves of bun.  

Ingredients for fries:

Pam

Seasonings (I use Crushed Rosemary and light Cajun Salt)

1/2 medium butternut squash (peeled and chopped into fry-like wedges)

Instructions for fries:

Heat oven to 500 degrees.

Spray cookie sheet with Pam.

Spread out fries so that nothing is touching.

Add seasonings.

Spray fries again.

Bake for about 20-25 minutes, checking frequently -- You want them crispy, but not burnt.