California Burger

Visited with some old friends yesterday who now live in California. This burger was made in remembrance of them.

serves 8 ( 8 points +)

• 2 lbs. lean ground sirloin
• Salt and pepper
• 1 c. avocado
• 1/4 c. diced, seeded tomato,
• 1/4 c. finely chopped red onion
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 T. lime juice
• salt to taste
• 1/4 c. chopped, fresh cilantro
• 2 c. alfalfa sprouts
• tomato slices
• 8 reduced fat buns ( 2 points each)

Season sirloin with salt and pepper. Form into 8 patties. Heat a grill to medium- high heat, Cook burgers 4 minutes per side or until desired doneness.

Meanwhile, mash avocado and combine with the next six ingredients ( through cilantro)

Place about 1/4 c. alfalfa sprouts on the bottom half of a bun. top with burger, then guacamole, then a tomato slice and the top half of the bun.