So, I get so tired of hearing people say they can't afford to eat healthy! GEESH! Okay now that I got that out of the way. . . . lol! So I have been doing tons or research on healthy eating habits. Comparing the prices of healthy vs. unhealthy. Recipes which can easily be substituted to be made a healthier choice! 

So I am starting a Sunday Savings Post! Every Sunday I will compare a healthy meal vs. the not so healthy choice. Talking recipes and prices!

 SO here we go!!!

This week it is

Turkey Burger and Fries vs Hamburger and Potato Chips

• Ground Turkey is cheaper then Ground beef! 1.99lb vs 2.99lb
• A 15 lb bag of potatoes is cheaper then a bag of potato chips!
• Ground Turkey has less fat and higher protein then Ground beef!

French Fries

The French Fries I make are simple! Russet potatoes cut and sliced into Fry sizes then placed on a cookie sheet. Spray lightly with Olive Oil. and sprinkle with garlic salt.

Then baked on a cookie sheet at 425 degrees. 10-15 minutes 

 

Turkey Burger

 Ingredients: 

Lean Ground Turkey

Green Onion

Italian Parsley

Worcestershire sauce

Mozzarella Cheese 1 slice for each burger (cut in quarters)

1 Lb of ground turkey will make 3-4 GOOD size burgers

For a LARGE Burger I do 6oz and for a Medium I do 4oz

I add  Green Onion, Italian Parsley and Worcestershire sauce  to taste!

Everyone is different! I personally love tons of green onions and Italian Parsley. Then I add just a couple splashes of Worcestershire Sauce.

Directions:

In a bowl, combine Ground Turkey, Green Onion, Italian parsley and Worcestershire sauce. Mix ingredients well.

Then separate out into serving sizes and roll in to a ball.

Take each ball and separate into 2 pieces 1 slightly larger then the other

Re roll each into ball then flatten each piece evenly. 

Place Cheese on larger half.

Then add smaller piece on top. Pinch edges together. 

Lightly roll together to hide the cheese and make it 1 piece again.

I bet you are wondering why I put the cheese inside the turkey! Well it is because it is amazing to bite into it and cheese comes gooing out! 

Oh and FYI Mozzarella cheese only has 50 Calories a slice compared to 110 Calories a slice in Cheddar Cheese!!!!

(Sorry if this is hard to follow, I know my directions skills are lacking !!)

 I use my George Foreman to cook my Turkey burgers but a BBQ works just as well. 

Using the George Foreman it only takes about 6 mins to cook!!! AMAZING!!!

 

When it is all done I wrap mine in a big piece of red or green leaf lettuce. 

However Ian likes his on a big fat burgerbun!!! LOL

Feta & Basil Stuffed Chicken & Roasted Potatoes

Dinner was so Yummy tonight! Feta and Basil Stuffed Chicken and Roasted Potatoes. 

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breast

Fresh Basil

Crumbled Feta Cheese

Fresh  Sliced Garlic 

Sea Salt

1 TBS Butter 

4 Whole Potatoes Cut in to Medium bite size pieces

Olive Oil

1 Med Red Onion sliced

Directions

Cut a deep pocket in chicken breast, stuff with feta cheese and a whole basil leaf. Gently press shut.

Sprinkle Chicken with Sea Salt.  

In a hot skillet add butter and garlic,  once butter is melted add chicken and cover with lid. 

Let cook for 20-25 minuets flipping once.

While chicken is cooking heat another pan on stove top and lightly coat pan with olive oil.

Add potatoes and onions

Season to taste. Cover and cook for 20 minuets and stir occasionally.

I also did a garden salad with cucumbers, avocado, cranberries and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

And steamed broccoli. 

YUMMY 

Then as Reed would say "TADA"

I was going to post a picture but Ian ate it so darn fast I didn't have time! 

Red Bean Chili (slow cooker) & Corn Bread

I have some family coming over today to help cut trees and when I say trees I mean 40 foot high trees. I need to make room for my fruit orchard and make sure they get enough sun! So about 50 trees have to go, and with a foot of snow on the ground I figured something nice and warm would be the best thing to serve for lunch. So today I made a SUPER EASY Red Bean Chili and Cornbread!!! So Yummy!!!

This is the perfect recipe for someone who doesn't want to be in the kitchen all day I spent 30 minutes in the kitchen and am letting the slow cooker do the rest!!!!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 8 ounces smoked sausage, such as andouille or apple chicken sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (4 ounces) mild green chili peppers
• 2 to 3 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers, or to taste
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes or fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon grill seasoning blend
• 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Preparation:

In a large skillet or saute pan, brown the ground beef and sausage with onion until meat is no longer pink. Add the bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute longer. Transfer to the slow cooker and add remaining ingredients; cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high  for 3 to 4 hours.
Serves 6 to 8.

I will post a picture later of everyone enjoying it!!!