Low Calorie

Mexican Burgers
Low Calorie Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup bulgur (or 1 cup cooked rice)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 egg white
1 pound extra lean ground beef

Recipe makes 4 Mexican Burgers.

Directions:
Dry saute onion and chili powder for 1 minute over medium heat. Add bulgur. Cook 1 minute more. Add water. Remove from heat. (Substitute cooked rice instead of bulgur, if desired.) Mix with remaining ingredients and form into 8 patties. Grill or barbecue about 8 minutes per side. Top with low-fat yogurt or sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes or cucumbers, chopped green or red pepper, and chopped green onion. Serving Suggestion: Serve with Low-Calorie Guacamole, Nachos, and Salsa Soup.

In same skillet, combine sauerkraut and onions. Stir in rice and water. Add balls and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until rice is done.

Nutritional information per burger:
Calories: 360
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 13g