Mexican Cheeseburgers

By awright0511

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lentil puree
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers, optional
• 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
• 6 slices low fat Montery Jack or Cheddar cheese
• 6 hamburger buns (whole grain)
• Optional garnish: tomato, avocado, salsa

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl mix lentil puree, salsa, wheat germ, cumin, and jalapenos. Then add the ground beef/turkey, mixing with hands until well combined. If too sticky add a bit more wheat germ.

Using damp hands, shape mixture into 6 patties.

Spray a large nonstick skillet or grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and set over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook the burgers for 3 minutes on each side, then flip and add cheese to melt over patties for another 3 minutes.

Serve on fresh, soft burger buns with garnishes.