About the Heart & Vascular Center

Serves 6
Calories 263, Protein 20g, Carbohydrates 24g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 3g, Cholesterol 43mg, Total fat 10.0g, Saturated 3.0g, Polyunsaturated 1.0g, Monounsaturated 3.5g, Sodium 368mg. Dietary exchange: 1½ starch, 2½ medium fat-meat

The vegetables are built right into this hamburger, with a flavor boost from the feta cheese.

Vegetable oil spray
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups shredded broccoli (broccoli slaw)
1 medium Portobello mushroom, stem discarded, finely chopped
¼ cup fat-free feta cheese, rinsed and drained
½ teaspoon lemon pepper

6 whole wheat hamburger buns

Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil spray. Preheat the grill on medium high.

In a medium bowl, combine the hamburger ingredients. Using your hands, shape into six patties.

Grill the hamburgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should be 160 degrees F.)

To serve, place a patty on each bun.

Rather than the same old ketchup and mustard, try these topping ideas:  Dijon mustard flavored with horseradish, fruit chutney, baby spinach, red onions, or sliced cooked beets (a popular topping in Australia—it's really good mate!)

This recipe is reprinted with permission from The New American Heart Association Cookbook Seventh Edition, Copyright © 2004 by the American Heart Association. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. Available from booksellers everywhere.