NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

2 whole Part-skim mozzarella sticks

1 large Egg white

2 tbsp Almond flour

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.5 whole Whole wheat burger bun

1 leaf Romaine lettuce

1 slice Tomato

1 tbsp Marinara sauce (no sugar added)

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

• 2

  Cut the mozzarella sticks in half. In a small bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy.

• 3

  In a separate shallow dish, combine the almond flour, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

• 4

  Dip each mozzarella stick piece into the egg white, then roll in the almond flour mixture until fully coated.

• 5

  Place the mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket and cook for 5-6 minutes until the coating is golden and crispy.

• 6

  While the cheese sticks cook, season the ground beef with sea salt and black pepper, then form it into a single patty.

• 7

  Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef patty for 4-5 minutes per side until it reaches your desired level of doneness.

• 8

  Lightly toast the whole wheat bun in the same skillet for 30 seconds.

• 9

  Assemble the burger by placing the romaine lettuce and tomato slice on the bottom bun.

• 10

  Top with the beef patty, the crispy mozzarella sticks, and a dollop of marinara sauce before adding the top bun.