Avocado Bacon Burgers
Avocado and spinach pack some nutritional punch into this hamburger, so you can feel good about serving it to your family!
Servings: 4
Calories: 688kcal
Ingredients
- 3 wedges spreadable light Swiss cheese (like the kind by The Laughing Cow)
- 2 avocados (mashed)
- 1 handful cilantro
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 extra lean hamburger patties (for best results use Certified Angus Beef® to make the patties)
- 4 slices center cut bacon
- 1 large tomato (sliced into 4 thick slices)
- 1 handful iceberg lettuce (shredded)
- 1 handful fresh spinach (shredded)
- 4 hamburger buns (use whole grain and/or light buns if you choose)
Instructions
- Peel and mash avocados.
- Place the wedges of spreadable Swiss cheese on a microwave-safe plate and soften by heating in the microwave on high for about 30 seconds
- Finely chop the cilantro or run through the food processor to yield about 2 tablespoons.
- Combine the avocados, spreadable Swiss cheese, cilantro and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook the hamburger patties as desired (grill, oven, or stovetop).
- While the hamburger patties are cooking, place the bacon slices on a paper towel, cover with another paper towel, and microwave until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Combine the shredded lettuce and shredded spinach in a separate small bowl.
- Assemble burgers by placing the cooked hamburger patty on the bottom half of a bun, then spread about ¼ of the avocado mixture, then layer the bacon, tomato, shredded lettuce/spinach blend and the top half of the bun.
Nutrition
Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 978mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 4.4mg