½cupChunky Blue Cheese Dippage 108, Lose Weight by Eating
4whole wheat buns
1cupbaby spinach
½red onionsliced into thin rings
Spicy brown mustardoptional
Instructions
Heat a grill to high heat and brush the grill grates with olive oil. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over high heat and spray it with olive oil.)
Make four patties from the meat. Push your thumb into the center and create a little dimple on both sides. This will help the burger cook more evenly and keep a flat patty shape. Gently sprinkle the patties with salt and pepper.
Grill the burgers for 7 to 10 minutes, flipping once. Transfer the burgers to a large plate and let them rest for 5 minutes.
To assemble the burgers, spread some Chunky Blue Cheese Dip on the bottom of each bun, lay on some spinach and onions, and top with a burger patty. Spread some mustard, if using, on the top buns and place them on the burgers.
Cookbook author's note: I love to serve this burger with Asparagus “Fries”, (page 171). The combination is only 311 calories, leaving you with enough calories to indulge in a Strawberry Banana Shake (page 236).