Healthy Fajita Burgers

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Healthy Fajita Burgers



Total Time: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt substitute
• 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo
• 1/2 cup shredded Fat-Free Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 French rolls, preferably whole-wheat, split and toasted
• 2 roasted Anaheim or poblano peppers,
• 1 cup shredded green cabbage
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 thin slices red onion

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Place beef, 1/4 cup cilantro, onion, scallions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 4 equal patties, about 1/2 inch thick and oval-shaped to match the rolls.
3. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice and chipotle in a small bowl.
4. Peel the roasted peppers, halve lengthwise and remove the seeds.
5. Oil the grill rack. Grill the burgers until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, about 6 minutes per side. Top with cheese and cook until it is melted, about 1 minute more.
6. Assemble the burgers on toasted rolls with the chipotle mayonnaise, half a roasted pepper, cabbage, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Info:
Per serving:

322 calories;
8g fat ( 6 g sat , 2 g mono )
87 mg cholesterol;
36 g carbohydrates;
3 g added sugars;
31 g protein;
6 g fiber;
462 mg sodium;
660 mg potassium.