Garden Burgers (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt |
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper |
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, preferably chuck |
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper |
vegetable oil, for the grill |
4 whole-wheat seeded buns, split |
red-leaf lettuce leaves, for topping |
2 plum tomatoes, sliced |
alfalfa sprouts, for topping |
1 avocado, halved, pitted and sliced |
Directions:
1. Preheat a grill to medium high. Make the dressing: Puree the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, chives, basil, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender. Transfer to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Make the burgers: Form the beef into four 6-ounce patties, about 3/4 inch thick; press the center of each patty with your thumb to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation. Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness. Remove the patties to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Grill the buns, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
3. Top the bun bottoms with the lettuce, tomatoes, burger patties, alfalfa sprouts and avocado. Drizzle with the dressing, then cover with the bun tops.
4. Photograph by Levi Brown
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