National Grilling Month Recipe – Bolder Burger

Are you looking for some healthier choices this summer? If so, try the Bolder Burger. This burger is packed with protein and is lower in fat than your traditional summer meals. Simply swap regular french fries for sweet potato fries or other side for an easy meal.

Summer is now in full swing and the typical hamburger and cheeseburger aren’t cutting it anymore. How about trying something a little bolder for National Grilling Month? To help you celebrate, StarKist recommends the Bolder Burger; a tuna based burger bursting with a wonderful combination of spices.

Bolder Burger Ingredients:

2 pouches (2.6 oz) StarKist Tuna Creations®, Herb & Garlic
½ cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. non-fat ranch salad dressing
2 Tbsp. egg substitute
2 – 3 green onions, sliced
1 Tbsp. Canola Oil

Directions:

1. Mix tuna, ¼ cup bread crumbs, cheese, dressing, egg substitute, and onion in a medium bowl. Mix well.
2. Form into two large patties (or 8 small ones); Place remaining ¼ cup bread crumbs on a plate. Coat each side of tuna patties with bread crumbs.
3. Heat oil in non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 3 – 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4. Enjoy!

In less than 20 minutes you’ll have a photo ready meal, so fire up the barbeque and start grilling! Snap a photo with Charlie the Tuna or a StarKist product, or show off a Charlie-inspired style and submit on Facebook, Instagram or StarKist.com with #CharlieOnTheGo for a chance to win prizes (now until August 9th).