Big Beef And Veggie Burgers

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (10% or less fat)
• 2 medium zucchini shredded
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced dill
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 jalapeño pepper (optional) deveined and minced (wear gloves to prevent irritation)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 3 small whole-wheat pita breads halved crosswise
• 1 1/2 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 2 tomatoes sliced

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Spray the broiler or grill rack with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Preheat the broiler, or prepare the grill.

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the beef, zucchini, onion, dill, mustard, jalapeño (if using) and black pepper. Form into 6 patties.

Arrange the patties on the rack; broil 5 inches from the heat 4 to 5 minutes on each side (medium to well-done). Place a hamburger in each pita and top with the lettuce and tomatoes.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Per Serving: 189 Calories, 8 g Total Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 44 mg Cholesterol, 135 mg Sodium, 14 g Total Carbohydrate, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 17 g Protein, 27 mg Calcium.

Serving Provides: 1 Bread, 1 Fruit/Vegetable, 2 Protein/Milk.

Points Per Serving: 4.