Salsa Burgers Clean Eating

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This is out of the july/august 2011 clean eating magazine. You can find pico de gallo in the produce aisle or deli section of your supermarket. There are also some goods one posted here.

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Steps

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Place oven rack 6 to 7 inches from broiler and preheat to high.

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Line a baking sheet or broiler pan with foil.

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In a large bowl , combine beef , pico de gallo , 1 / 4 tsp salt and 1 / 4 tsp pepper.

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Shape mixture into 4 equal patties , each 1 / 2-inch thick , and place on prepared baking sheet.

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Broil for 6 to 7 minutes or until burgers are browned.

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Flip and repeat on second side until burgers are firm to the touch and no longer pink in the center , 5 to 6 more minutes.

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Place avocado in a small bowl and mash to a chunky consistency with a fork or potato masher.

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Add red pepper , cilantro , lime juice , garlic powder , pinch of salt and pepper , to taste.

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Stir to combine.

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To serve , spread 2 tbs yogurt on bottom half of each bun and top with 1 to 2 lettuce leaves , if desired.

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Then add patty and 3 tlbs avocado mixture to each before finishing with top halves of buns.

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Garnish burgers with additional cilantro , if desired.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, pico de gallo, sea salt, pepper, avocado, red bell pepper, cilantro, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, greek yogurt, hamburger buns, lettuce leaves