NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

1 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese stick

0.5 whole Whole-wheat burger bun

0.25 cup Marinara sauce

0 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 cup Baby spinach

1 slice Tomato

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Place the patty in the skillet and sear for 4 minutes until a brown crust forms.

• 4

  Flip the burger and place the mozzarella cheese stick on top, covering the pan with a lid for 2 minutes to allow the cheese to become gooey.

• 5

  While the burger cooks, lightly toast the whole-wheat bun in a toaster or on the edge of the skillet.

• 6

  Warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan or microwave until heated through.

• 7

  Assemble the burger by placing baby spinach and a tomato slice on the bottom bun, followed by the cheesy beef patty.

• 8

  Spoon the warm marinara sauce over the melted mozzarella and top with the remaining bun half.