South Beach Diet Inside-Out Cheeseburgers

These unique cheese-stuffed burgers feature flaxmeal, which is high in cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber and heart-healthy alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). If you’re skipping the bun, simply sprinkle a little balsamic on top of the tomato. Click here to purchase your copy of The South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook.

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Added to Recipes on Fri 02/04/2011

Ingredients

Serves 4

1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey

1/2 cup flaxmeal (2 oz)*

1/2 small red bell pepper, finely diced

2 scallions, thinly sliced

6 tbsp reduced-fat soft goat cheese, preferably one flavored with herbs or garlic

3/4 tsp salt

4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

4 very thin whole-wheat sandwich rolls (1.5 oz each), split, or 8 slices multigrain bread (optional)

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

4 thick slices tomato

Bibb lettuce (optional)

*If you can only find whole flaxseed at the market, simply grind it into meal in a spice grinder or small coffee grinder.

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, flaxmeal, bell pepper, scallions, 2 tablespoons of the goat cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Using your hands, blend well and form into 4 balls. Poke a hole into the center of each ball and stuff each with 1 tablespoon of the remaining goat cheese.

Pinch the turkey mixture to seal in the cheese and gently form into 4 patties. Make them as flat as you can (to speed the cooking), taking care not to squeeze the cheese out.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the pan with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat to medium, add the patties, and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the patties over and cook for 2 minutes longer. Add 1/4 cup water to the pan, reduce the heat to a high simmer, and cover. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the burgers are cooked all the way through. Meanwhile, lightly toast the sandwich rolls, if using.

To serve, brush one side of each of 4 roll halves with balsamic vinegar. Top a burger, a tomato slice, lettuce (if using), and the other roll half.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (with roll):
371calories
11g fat
1g saturated fat
46g protein
28g carbohydrate

9g fiber
832mg sodium

Per serving (without roll):
278 calories
10g fat
1g saturated fat
42g protein
8g carbohydrate
4g fiber
597mg sodium