Blueberry Bison Burgers with Goat Cheese

Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste or flavor. Buffalo is a much lower fat and higher protein meat then beef and the blueberries ensure it maintains a wonderful juiciness. I used low calorie sandwich thins to keep the healthy theme going here. A perfect summer dish for the barbecue.

Ingredients

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar for reduction
• ½ c. blueberries mashed
• ¼ tsp. cinnamon
• ½ tsp. sugar
• 1 lb. ground buffalo
• ½ Tbl. cumin
• ½ Tbl. coriander
• ½ Tbl. fresh ground pepper
• ½ Tbl. kosher salt
• 4 ½ ounce pieces goat cheese
• 4 Sandwich Thins
• ½ cup spinach leaves

Directions

Balsamic Reduction

Heat 1 cup balsamic vinegar in pan over high heat, whisk until reduced by ½. Set aside.

Burgers

Mix blueberries, cinnamon and sugar and add buffalo. Mix together and form into four balls. Make a well in the center of each ball, add goat cheese and form a patty around cheese. Combine cumin, coriander, salt and pepper and sprinkle on patties. Grill on medium heat to desired doneness. Place on healthy sandwich thins. Top with spinach and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Delicious and healthy.

For great information on blueberries click on this link:

Blueberry Council Website

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