Tuesday 11/9/2010

Pizza Burgers   B KF

Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes  4 bacon slices, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano   coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 8-ounce fresh mozzarella ball 4 5-inch squares of focaccia, split 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preheat grill to high. [1] In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. [2] Drain grease from pan, leaving a little to sauté the mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium, add mushrooms and sauté until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes. [3] Add tomato sauce, oregano, and salt and pepper and cook, stirring continuously, 1 minute more. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and allow to cool. [4] When mushroom mixture is cool enough to handle, add meat and mix, using your hands, just until combined (do not over mix). Form into patties (one per serving). [5] Grill burgers, turning once, 5-6 minutes per side. Make sure meat is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center. During the last minute of grilling, top each burger with a slice of cheese. [6] Spread focaccia bread with a little olive oil and toast for 30 seconds. Cut large slices of bread in half and top with burger. per serving: 555 calories; 40 grams protein; 33 grams total fat; 2 grams fiber; 12 grams saturated fat; 24 grams carbohydrates; 120 mgs cholesterol; 783 mgs sodium; 13 weight watcher points talian Mozzarella Salad    Prep time: 5 minutes 1/2 head Romaine lettuce, washed and torn 1 tomato , cored and sliced 1 2.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained 1/2 8-ounce fresh mozzarella ball, cubed 1/2 red onion , sliced 1/4 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette dressing

talian Mozzarella Salad

Prep time: 5 minutes 1/2 head Romaine lettuce, washed and torn 1 tomato , cored and sliced 1 2.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained 1/2 8-ounce fresh mozzarella ball, cubed 1/2 red onion , sliced 1/4 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette dressing per serving: 190 calories; 8 grams protein; 15 grams total fat; 2 grams fiber; 5 grams saturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 22 mgs cholesterol; 257 mgs sodium; 5 weight watcher points