{"id":20166,"date":"2015-08-02T05:30:46","date_gmt":"2015-08-02T12:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=20166"},"modified":"2022-08-16T13:43:52","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T20:43:52","slug":"fig-and-smoked-mozzarella-bison-burger-for-burgermonth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/fig-and-smoked-mozzarella-bison-burger-for-burgermonth\/","title":{"rendered":"Fig and Smoked Mozzarella Bison Burger for #BurgerMonth"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mmmm burgers! And summer is all about grilling and burgers, but woe is me, it’s difficult to create a low sodium burger, not to mention a lower fat burger for a heart healthy diet. It’s not the meat, but the bun and the cheese and the bacon that adds a ton of sodium to America’s favorite food. And fat! Oh, the most satiating element – all that juicy ground beef or chuck, gooey cheese and bacon!, yet sometimes there’s little else that can satisfy a gnawing primal craving for meat. And that’s what “cheat days” are for – whether you’re maintaining a lean fitness regimen or a low sodium diet, just make sure that you balance it out by being good the next day.<\/p>\n

After years of honing my cooking mojo to a low sodium diet, I’ve hit on a few tips for lowering the fat and sodium content without sacrificing the medley of flavors and sensory experience we look for in a hamburger. For us a burger is a treat, and not even every week because pizza often has the edge over burgers…<\/p>\n

This month is special because I’m participating in Girl Carnivore’s<\/a> #BurgerMonth for August. That’s right! Over 30 fabulous food bloggers bringing you a month-long celebration of the most epic creations we could slam between two buns. There have been countless burgers tried and tested to bring you the most extreme ‘GirlCarnivore’ worthy concoctions imaginable.\u00a0So get ready for what is likely to be a month’s worth of “cheat days”!<\/p>\n

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Even though we are splurging, Don often has his burger on the spelt bread that is our new kitchen staple because it’s low in carbs and sodium (only 70 mg per slice) while I go for the whole shebang. This fig and smoked mozzarella burger is everything you want in a burger in one succulent bite: the big meaty chew from Great Range premium ground bison, salty smokiness of melted mozzarella mingling with sweet figgy goodness and the peppery bite of arugula. Instead of ketchup, try dressing your burger with a dash of Not Ketchup<\/a> Spicy Fig dipping sauce. Truly sensational, you’ll see!<\/p>\n

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Fig and Smoked Mozzarella Burger for #BurgerMonth<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\tLean bison, smoked mozzarella, and fig butter bring savory & sweet flavor sensations to this mouthwatering burger that is sure to please.\t<\/div>\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\tCourse:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMain\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tServings<\/span>: 3<\/span> servings<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tAuthor<\/span>: Priscilla<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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