Asian Burgers & Bok Choy Salad
The addition of Asian flavors from ingredients such as tamari and green onions gives standard burgers a twist. Raw and crunchy bok choy pairs perfectly with the sweet and spicy burgers.
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Ingredients
Burgers & salad
- 1 lb lean ground pork or beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup diced green onions, divided
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari
- 1/2 tsp each garlic powder and ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 6 cups chopped raw bok choy
- 2 carrots, grated
Dressing
- 1/2 cup grape seed oil
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp organic miso paste
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Preparation
1. Preheat a grill to medium and grease grate. Prepare burgers: In a large bowl, combine pork, egg, ¼ cup green onions, tamari, garlic powder, black pepper and pepper flakes (if using). Shape mixture into 8 small patties.
2. Grill patties for 5 minutes per side or until meat is browned and no longer pink in the center.
3. Meanwhile, prepare dressing: In a jar with a lid, place all dressing ingredients; top with lid and shake well.
4. To a large salad bowl, add bok choy; drizzle dressing over top and toss until mixed. Divide salad among 4 plates. Divide carrots and remaining ¼ cup green onions among servings. Top each salad with 2 burgers.
(NOTE: If following the Meal Plan featured in our July/August 2017 issue, refrigerate remaining burgers and salad servings; store dressing separately. Reheat burgers and toss salad with dressing when called for.)
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 3/4 cups salad and 2 burgers
- Calories 531
- Carbohydrate Content 19.5 g
- Cholesterol Content 112 mg
- Fat Content 38 g
- Fiber Content 2.5 g
- Protein Content 31 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 1022 mg
- Sugar Content 12.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 8 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 22 g