Healthy 4th of July Grilling

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Lower in fat and calories, or more budget-friendly.

blue cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Lower in fat or more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Lower in cholesterol or more economical.

Start with safe catch salmon in a can, do not drain it, flake it into a bowl.

Add 1 beaten egg to the salmon.

Add 1/2 cup of quick oats that have been processed in a food processor.

Mix in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of ginger.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Use an egg ring on parchment paper to shape the burger, using a 1/3 cup measuring cup to flatten it.

Spray a griddle or barbecue with a generous amount of cooking spray or use double-layered aluminum foil.

Cook the burger for about 3-4 minutes on each side over medium-high heat.

When flipping the burger, add pepper jack cheese on top if desired.

Prepare a red cabbage slaw with ginger, onion powder, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice to serve on the burger.

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