NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 whole part-skim mozzarella sticks

0.5 tbsp almond flour

1 whole egg

0.5 whole whole wheat burger bun

0.5 cup baby arugula

2 slice tomato

0 tsp avocado oil

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Place the mozzarella sticks in the freezer for 15 minutes to ensure they hold their shape during the air-frying process.

• 2

  Whisk the egg in a small shallow bowl and combine the almond flour, garlic powder, and dried oregano on a separate small plate.

• 3

  Cut the chilled mozzarella sticks in half, dip each piece into the egg wash, and then roll in the almond flour mixture until thoroughly coated.

• 4

  Place the coated mozzarella sticks in an air fryer at 400°F for 5-6 minutes until the exterior is golden and crisp.

• 5

  Season the ground beef with sea salt and black pepper, then form it into a single uniform patty.

• 6

  Heat the avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef patty for approximately 4 minutes per side.

• 7

  Lightly toast the whole wheat bun in the skillet for 1 minute until the edges are slightly browned and warm.

• 8

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