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Time: 30 Minutes

Tuscan Burgers & Avocado-Tomato Spread

This tasty new way to top Ground Beef burgers is sure to please your crowd. Fresh avocado, sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of garlic brings this burger to new heights.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
  • 1 Fresh California Avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 whole-grain hamburger buns, split
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh fennel bulb (core removed)

    • Quick Facts

  • 30 Minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • 398kcal Calories
  • 31g Protein

    • Cooking

    1. Mash avocado in small bowl (should be chunky, not smooth). Add sun-dried tomatoes and half of garlic; mix well. Set aside.
    2. Combine beef, remaining garlic, 2 tablespoons minced basil leaves and salt in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
    3. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove patties from skillet. Place buns, cut side down in skillet, cook 1 minute or until lightly toasted.
    4. Place burgers on bottom of buns; top each with equal amounts avocado-tomato spread, fennel and remaining basil leaves. Close sandwiches.

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    4 398kcal 18g 76mg 32g 31g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 4g Saturated Fat; 9g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 9.3mg NE Niacin; 0.7mg Vitamin B6; 2.3mcg Vitamin B12; 5.8mg Iron; 39.7mcg Selenium; Zinc; 98.6mg Choline;

    Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com