Once upon a time there was a girl (HINT – that’s me). And one day many moons ago, she decided to revamp her life. She was tired of eating meals that consisted entirely of double stuffed oreos, jars of Nutella, and bad-tasting dining hall macaroni and cheese. So she started eating fruits and vegetables (GASP) and running (let’s hear it for 11.15 miles today in 1:34:18 – 7.09 mph). She also started cooking and “healthifying” recipes so that she could still enjoy her old favorite foods without feeling like a lump of bone marrow afterwards. One of the many things she did along this vein was to switch out beef for extra lean turkey. And thus she was able to still enjoy burgers and lived happily ever after. Right?
WRONG. What really happened next was that she went to Trader Joe’s and happened upon a package of 96/4 extra lean ground beef! And THEN she made these beef and gorgonzola burgers from Bon Appetit’s Fast/Easy/Fresh. And it was only after that, while sitting down to a juicy cheese-stuffed burger that was hot off the George Foreman Grill, that she was able to live happily ever after. In a castle. By the sea. (Or a dorm by the Charles River).
4 oz gorgonzola
1 bunch arugula
1 tomato
4 english muffins/rolls/whatever you have on hand
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp coriander
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 jalapeno pepper
1/8 cup egg beaters – it was easier than halving an egg
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup bread crumbs
Make on a grill (I used the George Foreman) or bake or fry them. Whatever floats your boat.
Rejoice in the fact that it’s officially summer and burger season.
Delish! I love burger season. We like to hide a little cheese in the middle of ours too – blue is the best!
Both look delicious and now I am craving a burger. (I like to stuff mine with black pepper Boursin cheese). 😉
These both look awesome! Love the chickpea with pumpkin-how creative!
That a healthy burger!
Both of these burgers look absolutely delicious. I am so thrilled it is grilling season too. Your running times are getting better and better..good for you!
holy cow! both burgers sounds freaking amazing! I’m not sure which one to choose…both have my secret, fav ingredients in them: cheese and pumpkin! thus, I think I’ll have to make both of them!
I have to say, I LOVE blue cheese on burgers. Now I’m craving one 🙂
Natashya – I am going to have to try it with other cheeses as well – cheddar and feta, here I come!
Deb – I have never had Boursin. I will be sure to pick some up soon.
Reeni – It was super good. I love interesting veggie burgers – so much better than the store-bought ones.
tigerfish – Thanks!
Donna – I know! I was excited about that last run. My thighs don’t hurt at all which is amazing. Last week after the 11 I had to take Advil, but this week I was ready to go again the next day.
burpandslurp – Definitely make both! They are so easy, why not.
Hopie – Blue cheese and I have become fast friends. Luckily burgers are so easy you can have them anytime.
great run! i am SO glad it’s burger season 🙂 love the gorgonzola addition, and the chickpea pumpkin ones sound delish!
I almost made that burger last week! I’m glad to see your posting, now I’m for sure making it!
ttfn – Thanks! Burgers are great. Expect to see many many many more.
Pam – Yes do! I am excited to see how you like it.