Thai Burgers (Wednesday)

Makes 4 servings

1 cup shredded napa cabbage

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (divided)

1 pound lean ground beef

½ cup chopped green onions

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon hot chili sauce

Coarse salt and pepper

1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

4 whole-grain buns, split

Prep time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 to 12 minutes.

Combine cabbage and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a medium bowl.

Combine ground beef, green onions, ground ginger and chili sauce in a medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into 4 (½-inch-thick) patties.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until patties register 160 degrees, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Meanwhile, combine peanut butter, hoisin sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and the sesame oil in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Place 1 burger on bottom half of each bun; top evenly with peanut butter mixture and cabbage mixture. Close sandwiches and serve.

Per serving: 315 calories, 27g carbohydrate, 29g protein, 11g fat (3.2g saturated), 62mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 4g fiber. Calories from fat: 30%.