Recipe: Blueberry Burgers

Makes 6

4 slices of low calorie bread(40 calorie a slice Wonder, Arnold low carb or peppridge farm) or 2 cups of plain bread crumbs

1 cup blueberries

1tsp of minced garlic

1 TBS of vinegar

1TBS grainy Dijon mustard

1 TBS of Jamaican Jerk seasoning

1TBS of salt  1 TBS pepper

12 oz of 93% lean ground beef

If using sliced bread tear pieces apart and whir in a food processor until fine crumbs form.

Place the crumbs in a large work bowl

Place blueberries and next five ingredients in the food processor and whir until smooth and liquidity Add blueberry mixture to bread crumbs and add ground  beef. Mix thoroughly . To portion ; Loosly pack the meat mixture in a half cup measuring cup and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Form the burgers into patties and place a thumb indent in the center of each to prevent shrinkage. Place in the freezer for an hour to allow the burgers to set up. (Handle burgers carefully they are fragile until cooked)

Cook or grill the burgers over medium heat about 3 minutes each side for medium well done. Less if you like rare.

Serve on Low carb hamburger buns and add your choice of condiments,reduced calorie  cheese, and toppings like tomatoes, onions lettuce or salsa.

Calories per burger 172   Fat 8 grams  Carbohydrates 7 grams