Eat-Clean Tuna Burgers

I had these tuna burgers last night and they were a smashing success. If you don't like tuna, I don't see any reason why you couldn't substitute with Salmon. The recipe says it only makes 4 burgers but I only made a half batch and was able to make 3 HUGE tuna burgers. If you're only cooking for one or two people I definitely recommend cutting the recipe in half.

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs fresh tuna steak - the flesh should be deeply colored and mild smelling

4 cloves garlic, passed through a garlic press

2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce

2 Tbsp. unsulfured molasses

3 green onions, finely chopped

1/2 sweet red pepper, finely chopped

1/2 sweet purple or vidalia onion, finely chopped

2 Tsp. sesame oil

sea salt and black pepper to taste

1 Tbsp mixed herbal seasoning of your choice

olive oil for coating the finished burgers and grill to prevent sticking

Ezekiel grain buns or other whole wheat/sugar-free buns (I find the Ezekiel buns to be VERY hearty and even a little over powering so I eat the burger open-faced without the top bun)

CONDIMENTS:

leaf lettuce or arugula leaves

sliced tomato

sliced purple onion

hummus

mango salsa or salsa of your choice (watch for hidden sugar)

PREPARATION:

1. Place tuna in a food processor and pulse until meat resembles texture of ground turkey or beef. In large mixing bowl combine, garlic, soy sauce, molasses, green onions, red pepper, vidalia onions, sesame oil, herbal seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Add tuna. With clean bare hands, mix all ingredients until uniformly distributed. Divide in to four parts and shape into flat patties. (my recipe made much more than this) Lightly brush the outside of the burgers with olive oil to prevent sticking.

2. Lightly coat the grill with olive oil. Place over medium heat. Place patties on grill, cook for 2 minutes and flip. Cook for another 2 minutes. This will make a rare burger. If you want your burger medium to well done, cook each side for 4 minutes.

*I would suggest putting the burgers on olive oil-coated aluminum foil to prevent sticking to the grill.

3. Meanwhile, toast buns lightly. Spread bottom half with hummus. Place lettuce greens of your choice on top and set burger on top of that. Add condiments of your choice and serve immediately.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER SERVING:

Calories:391/Calories from fat:41/Protien:28g/Carbs:61g/Dietary fiber:3g/Sugars:6g/Fat:0.4g/Sodium:768mg

Makes 4 servings (mine made more)