Biggest Loser BLT Burger

Who doesn’t love the classic combo of bacon, lettuce and tomato?  Add it to a hamburger and this is a keeper recipe for a BLT Burger, rich in taste and nutritious.  Biggest Loser recommends that typical lettuce be swapped out for spinach which has more nutrients, but mix spinach and lettuce together if you need that extra crunch, or use organic mixed greens, as we did here.

Biggest Loser BLT Burger

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Course: Sandwiches

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Bacon, Beef, Biggest Loser, Tomatoes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 295kcal

Courtesy Of: Biggest Loser Resorts

Be sure to select 96% lean ground beef, and not 93%, which has almost twice the fat, says The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook.

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 strips extra-lean turkey bacon - each cut in half
• ▢ 1 pound 96% lean ground beef
• ▢ 4 whole grain or whole wheat hamburger buns - split
• ▢ 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
• ▢ 4 slices tomato
• ▢ 4 tablespoons reduced calorie mayonnaise
• ▢ 4 slices reduced fat Swiss cheese - optional
• ▢ 2 small cucumbers - sliced thin

Instructions

• Preheat a grill to high heat.
• Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the bacon strips.
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until crisp. Remove from the pan and cover to keep warm.
• Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and shape into balls, packing them tightly as you do.
• Press each into a patty that is about 1⁄2" larger than the diameter of the buns.
• Grill the burgers for about 2 minutes per side for medium rare, or until desired doneness (do not smash the burgers with a spatula).
• Place the bun halves, cut sides down, on the upper grill rack or away from direct flame until toasted, about 20 seconds.
• Place each toasted bun bottom on a plate. Top with the spinach, tomato, patties, then 2 pieces of bacon each.
• Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise evenly on each bun top, add cheese and cucumbers, if using, flip atop the patties, and serve.

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Spa Index Kitchen Notes

The cheese is optional, but bear in mind Swiss cheese typically has a lower fat content than its cheddar rivals -- and low fat Swiss cheese is even lower in fat calories.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Burger | Calories: 295 kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 25 g (8%) | Protein: 29 g (58%) | Fat: 9 g (14%) | Cholesterol: 70 mg (23%) | Sodium: 547 mg (24%) | Fiber: 4 g (17%)

Excerpted from various sources including The Biggest Loser Cookbook and Cheryl Forberg, RD, the author of The Biggest Loser Simple Swaps: 100 Easy Changes to Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle; Jennie-O Turkey Store; Biggest Loser Family Cookbook; and Biggest Loser Resorts