North African Style Burgers

By Beszhak

More than just a burger

per serving: 1 garnished burger:
280 cal
8g fat
735mg sodium
22g carbs
4g fiber
29g protein

Points Plus value: 7

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lean beef (7%)
• 1 tbps tomato paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• 4 tomato slices
• 4 sweet onion slices
• 4 green leaf lettuce slices

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the beef, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. With damp hands, shape the misture into 4 (1/2 inch thick) patties. (Ice cream scoop might help to portion out)

2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of the burger reads 160*F, about 4 minutes each side.

3. Put a burger on the bottom half of each bun and top with 1 tomato slice, 1 onion slice, and 1 lettue leaf. Cover with top of the buns.