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Tuscan Burgers & Avocado-Tomato Spread

This tasty new way to top Ground Beef burgers is sure to please your crowd. Fresh avocado, sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of garlic brings this burger to new heights.

Tuscan Burgers & Avocado-Tomato Spread

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 8

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mash avocado in small bowl (should be chunky, not smooth). Add sun-dried tomatoes and half of garlic; mix well. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Combine beef, remaining garlic, 2 tablespoons minced basil leaves and salt in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.

  3. Step 3

    Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove patties from skillet. Place buns, cut side down in skillet, cook 1 minute or until lightly toasted.

  4. Step 4

    Place burgers on bottom of buns; top each with equal amounts avocado-tomato spread, fennel and remaining basil leaves. Close sandwiches.

Nutrition Information

398 Calories

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4g SAT FAT

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31g PROTEIN

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5.8 mg IRON

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7.6 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 398 Calories; 162 Calories from fat; 18g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 9 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 76 mg Cholesterol; 898 mg Sodium; 32 g Total Carbohydrate; 10.1 g Dietary Fiber; 31 g Protein; 5.8 mg Iron; 9.3 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.6 mg Zinc; 39.7 mcg Selenium; 98.6 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Choline.

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
  • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.

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