Grilled Burgers with Oven Roasted Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS

1 LB Grass-fed Ground Beef

¼ Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

1 Pasture Free-Range Egg

1 Tablespoon Blanched Almond Flour

2 Cups Grape Tomatoes Halved

1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic

2 Teaspoons Balsamic

1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil

½ Tablespoon Italian Seasoning. 

ASSEMBLY

1. In a large mixing bowl combine beef, almond milk, egg, and flour.  Mix very well until all the liquid is absorbed. 
2. Form into 4 burger patties. 
3. In a small mixing bowl add tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, AVO and Italian Seasoning.  Mix well. 
4. Add tomatoes to a small baking dish and bake at 375° F for 25 minutes
5. Heat grill to 400° – 450°F.
6. Place your burger patties on the grill for 5 minutes, then flip and grill for an additional 3 minutes.
7. Top burgers with roasted tomatoes.    
8. Serve with choice of veggies and cheese.

SERVES 6

HEALTH BENEFITS

Himalayan Salt:  One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.

Pasture Free-Range Eggs:  They boost cognitive function and help neural processing within the brain.  Twice as many omega 3 fatty acids and three times more vitamin E than caged chicken eggs.

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, it’s also antiviral and antifungal.

Grass-fed Beef: Does it really need to be grass-fed? YES. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef. The optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids should be 2:1.   The Western Diet has excessive amounts of omega 6 fatty acids (resulting in a much higher 6 / 3 ratio) which can promote the onset of certain diseases like cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Increased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids can show suppressive effects. The goal is to increase your omega 3’s by getting as close to the optimal 2:1 ratio. Your brain will thank you. PLUS, it contains more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that’s thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risk.

Almond Flour:  An excellent gluten free option that is low in carbohydrates and high in fiber and protein.

Tomato: May reduce the risk of heart disease and several cancers. They are also considered to be beneficial for skin health and may protect against sunburns.

Avocado Oil:  Rich in healthy fat, and it’s an excellent choice for elevated temperature cooking.