{"id":24412,"date":"2021-06-18T16:03:36","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T16:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/?p=24412"},"modified":"2021-06-18T16:03:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T16:03:36","slug":"mini-burger-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/mini-burger-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"NJBC Eats: Mini Burger Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually every year for Father\u2019s Day (weather permitting), my family and I have a BBQ at my aunt\u2019s house in her backyard. Summer BBQs can be loads of fun, however can also include lots of carb dense foods that may trigger you to overindulge. Here is a recipe for a low carb, protein-packed mini burger bite that\u2019s big on taste and keeps you full.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 lb. extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less) or use lean ground turkey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2\u00a0 onion finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup finely chopped green\/red bell pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp chickpea flour\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large egg and 1 egg white\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. onion powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 tsp. salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 tsp. black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional toppings: ketchup, yellow mustard, sliced pickle, cherry tomato<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Directions<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a large bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients except the cheddar cheese. Evenly fill the muffin pan with mixed ingredients, and smooth out the tops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bake until firm with lightly browned edges, about 30-35 minutes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinkle the bites with cheese. Bake again until melted, about 2-3 minutes. Another option is to cook it on the grill\/pan until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees*<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Usually every year for Father\u2019s Day (weather permitting), my family and I have a BBQ at my aunt\u2019s house in her backyard. 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