NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp panko breadcrumbs

1 tbsp egg whites

0.5 whole whole wheat bun

1 leaf romaine lettuce

2 slice tomato

0 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  Season the ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then form into a consistent patty.

• 2

  Cut the mozzarella cheese into two thick sticks.

• 3

  Dip the cheese sticks into the egg whites and then roll them in the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.

• 4

  Place the coated cheese sticks in an air fryer at 400°F for 4-5 minutes until the exterior is golden and crispy.

• 5

  While the cheese is air frying, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef patty for 3-4 minutes per side.

• 6

  Lightly toast the whole wheat bun in the same skillet or a toaster.

• 7

  Assemble the burger by placing the lettuce and tomato on the bottom bun, followed by the beef patty and the crispy mozzarella sticks.