THE WEIGHT-LOSS BURGER
Stoke your metabolic engine with this high-protein meal and cut the carbs by going bun-free.
(Number of Powerfoods: 4)
10 OUNCES GROUND BUFFALO
1 TEASPOON EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
SALT AND PEPPER
2 SLICES RED ONION
2 EGGS
4 LARGE ROMAINE LETTUCE LEAVES, RIBS REMOVED
1/3 CUP SHREDDED SHARP
CHEDDAR CHEESE
KETCHUP
DIJON MUSTARD1. Form the meat into 2 patties. For medium-rare burgers, allow the meat to rest at room temperature
for about 30 minutes. Brush with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill over high heat for 4 minutes per side. At the same time, grill the onion slices until lightly
charred.
3. Fry the eggs in a nonstick skillet until the desired degree of doneness.
4. For each serving, overlap 2 lettuce leaves on a plate, top with the burger, fried egg, cheese, onion,
ketchup, and mustard. Fold the lettuce over the burger and eat with both hands.
Makes 2 servings.
Per serving: 390 calories, 42 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 21 g fat (8 g saturated), 450 mg sodium, 1
g fiber