Spicing things up in the kitchen

Being "healthy" isn't as boring as its made out to be. My FAVORITE thing is spice which adds so much flavor without adding calories, if done the right way. As we are on day 5 of the AdvoCare 24 day challenge we are trying to spice things up a bit. While limiting complex carbs is key on the cleanse our 1 a day showed up a dinner with these delicious sweat potato fries. Ryan's craving for burgers was satisfied in this spicy Turkey burger with lettuce for the "bun". Give these a try to spice up dinner!

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

INGREDIENTS

2 large garnet yams or sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

For dip:
1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.
2. Toss cut sweet potatoes in olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne. Make sure every wedge is evenly coated.
3. Roast cut-side down for 30 minutes, turning once.
4. While sweet potatoes are roasting, mix Greek yogurt, peppers, and lime juice in a small jar. Set aside in the fridge for whenever you're ready to dip!

SPICY TURKEY BURGER

INGREDIENTS

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 20 mins 

2 lbs lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
2 fresh, green chile peppers or jalepenos, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Preheat the grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, garlic, ginger, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, salt, soy sauce, black pepper, paprika, mustard, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into 8 burger patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place turkey burgers on the grill, and cook 5 to 10 minutes per side, until well done.