Bill’s OZ-ified Chia Burger With Acai Special Sauce, Spicy Home-Cured Pickles and Asparagus “Fries”

By pattie_d

Chef Brett Reichler of Bill’s Bar and Burger in New York City shares this healthy take on a classic burger. He uses the chia super-seed to bulk up the burger and incorporates tofu into the sauce for a smooth, low-fat mayonnaise alternative. At approximately 400 calories, you can’t go wrong with this deliciously juicy burger. For another low-calorie burger option, try the Scooped Turkey Burger.

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz ground chia seeds
• 4 oz organic beef broth
• 16 oz all-natural 93% lean ground beef
• Drizzle of olive oil
• 4 multigrain sandwich thins
• Acai Special Sauce
• Spicy Home-Cured Pickles
• Lettuce and tomato, optional

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from doctoroz.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small stainless steel bowl, mix ground chia seeds and beef broth. Stir well and let stand for 15 minutes until liquid has thickened.
 
In a second stainless steel bowl, mix ground beef with chia seed mixture. Form 5 even patties and place in refrigerator on a sheet pan for at least 1 hour.
 
Heat a non-stick sauté pan coated with a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan once completely heated, and cook patties until medium rare, approximately 3 minutes on each side. (Cook further if you like your burgers more well done.)
 
Spread Acai Special Sauce on both sides of multigrain sandwich thins. Place burger on bun and top with Spicy Pickles, lettuce and tomato Serve with 4 Asparagus “Fries."