Grilled Burger & Three-Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 6 ounces lean ground sirloin or bison
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup green beans, fresh or frozen, thawed
• 1/2 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-grain hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons low-fat Italian vinaigrette
• Romaine lettuce leaves
• 4 tomato slices

Preparation

1. 1. Divide beef into 2 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
2. 2. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place patties in pan; cook 6 minutes each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into middle of burger reads 160°.
3. 3. Combine green beans, white beans, kidney beans, carrot, bell pepper, and vinaigrette in a bowl; toss gently.
4. 4. On the bottom of each bun, place a few lettuce leaves and 2 slices tomato; top with burger and other half of bun. Serve bean salad alongside burgers.