NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

2 whole part-skim mozzarella sticks

1 tbsp almond flour

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 whole thin sprouted grain bun

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp sugar-free marinara sauce

2 leaves butter lettuce

2 slices tomato

1 tsp avocado oil

1 tbsp egg whites

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small bowl, mix the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper, then form into a single patty.

• 2

  Cut the mozzarella sticks in half crosswise. In one shallow dish, place the egg whites; in another, mix the almond flour and parmesan cheese.

• 3

  Dip each mozzarella stick piece into the egg whites, then roll in the almond-parmesan mixture until evenly coated.

• 4

  Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with half of the avocado oil and cook the beef patty for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.

• 5

  In a separate small skillet over medium heat, add the remaining avocado oil and quickly sear the coated mozzarella sticks for 1-2 minutes, turning frequently until the crust is golden and the cheese is just starting to soften.

• 6

  Toast the sprouted grain bun lightly in the skillet or a toaster.

• 7

  Place the butter lettuce and tomato slices on the bottom bun, followed by the beef patty.

• 8

  Top the patty with the warm mozzarella sticks and a spoonful of sugar-free marinara sauce before closing with the top bun.