Avocado Burger

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Servings:

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Ingredients:

• 2 lb. (90% lean) ground beef
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 sweet onion, minced
• 1 Tbsp. reduced sodium Worchestershire sauce
• sea salt (to taste)
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and mashed
• 4 whole wheat buns

• Optional toppings that add flavor and more fruit/veggies to the diet:

• fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
• arugula leaves
• butter, iceberg or romaine lettuces
• spring mix salad greens
• baby spinach
• tomatoes, sliced
• grilled onions (red, white, yellow, green)
• grilled or roasted peppers or chiles
• grilled pineapple

• Salsa:

• fruit salsa
• grilled or sautéed mushrooms
• other roasted or grilled veggies

Instructions:

1. Place ground beef in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion, Worchestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix together using a large wooden spoon (or your hands) until combined. Form into 4 patties.
2. Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Add burgers and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until desired doneness is reached, about 2 minutes for medium, 3 for medium well, or 4 for well done.
3. Transfer burgers to buns. Add desired toppings. Serve hot.