Bison Sliders with Guacamole

Ingredients

• 1 large avocado
• 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
• Juice and zest of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 pound ground bison
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 small head butter lettuce, inner leaves separated
• 8 whole-wheat slider buns
• 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small red onion, sliced into rings

Preparation

1. 1. In a medium bowl, mash avocado, sour cream, lime juice and zest, jalapeño, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until chunky. Press plastic wrap onto surface of guacamole and refrigerate.
2. 2. Combine bison, garlic, and remaining salt and pepper in a small bowl. Form into eight 2-ounce patties, transfer to a plate, and set aside.
3. 3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill sliders until thoroughly cooked; 4 minutes per side for medium.
4. 4. Layer one lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, and an onion ring on bottom half of each bun and top with 2 tablespoons guacamole. Add a slider, and top with other half of bun.