Dinner Tonight: May 30th, 2011

Posted on: June 2nd, 2011 by Healthlete

Menu:
Veg & Bean Burger topped with Blue Cheese
Roasted Asparagus sprinkled with toasted walnut crumbs
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Fresh Cantaloupe

Recipe: Veg & Bean Burger topped with Blue Cheese

3/4 c. black beans, cooked
2.7 oz. (1/3 block) Tempeh
1/2 large Red Onion, diced
3/4 c. Baby Portobello mushroom, diced
1/4 c. carrot, diced
1/2 c. bulgur, dry
1.5 c. veg broth, low sodium
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
2 egg whites
1/4 c. Blue Cheese Crumbles
Salt/Pepper to taste

Add mushroom, carrot, and veg broth to medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Add Bulgur. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, saute onion, vinegar, and garlic until translucent. Set aside. Use food Processor to pulse tempeh and black beans. Add bean mixture to onion mixture. When bulgur is finished cooking, add to bean mixture along with egg white. Use your hands to mix thoroughly. Form 4 patties (they will be very loose and will spread some). Place each patty on top of wax paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes if possible. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place in pre-heated oven and cook 20 minutes. Top each patty with blue cheese. Return to oven. Turn oven to broil setting and broil until cheese is melted.
Makes 4 servings (1 patty=1 serving)

1 serving= 206 calories, 4g. fat, 350 mg. Sodium, 30g. carbohydrate, 9g. fiber, 13g. protein

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