Big Beef And Veggie Burgers

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Lean ground beef (10% or less fat)
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Zucchini - shredded (medium)
1		Onion - finely chopped
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced dill
2 teaspoons	10ml	Dry mustard
1		Jalapeño pepper (optional) - deveined and minced
		= (wear gloves to prevent irritation)
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
3 teaspoons	15ml	Whole-wheat pita breads - halved crosswise (small)
1 1/2 cups	355ml	Torn romaine lettuce
2		Tomatoes - sliced

Recipe Instructions

Spray the broiler or grill rack with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Preheat the broiler, or prepare the grill.

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the beef, zucchini, onion, dill, mustard, jalapeño (if using) and black pepper. Form into 6 patties.

Arrange the patties on the rack; broil 5 inches from the heat 4 to 5 minutes on each side (medium to well-done). Place a hamburger in each pita and top with the lettuce and tomatoes.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Per Serving: 189 Calories, 8 g Total Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 44 mg Cholesterol, 135 mg Sodium, 14 g Total Carbohydrate, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 17 g Protein, 27 mg Calcium.

Serving Provides: 1 Bread, 1 Fruit/Vegetable, 2 Protein/Milk.

Points Per Serving: 4.

Source:
Simply the Best: 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes by Weight Watchers

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