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Maize burgers

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6

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Ingredients:

		Stephen Ceideburg
1	lbs	Lean ground beef
2/3	cup	Yellow cornmeal
1	tbsp	Lime juice
1		Egg white
1	tsp	Ground cumin, or to taste
2	tsp	Chili powder
		Salt and pepper to taste
1		Fresh jalapeno pepper *
1	tbsp	Vegetable oil
1	cup	Corn kernels **
1	cup	Salsa
6		10-inch flour tortillas
		Shredded iceberg lettuce
		-optional
		Lime wedges for garnish

Procedures:

1	* seeded and finely chopped, or to taste (see note) ** frozen, or canned and drained the crunch of corn with your favorite salsa makes a delicious, lower-fat southwestern hamburger served on a flour tortilla with shredded lettuce and lime wedges.
2	In a mixing bowl, mix lightly the ground beef, cornmeal, lime juice, egg white, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and jalapeno.
3	Shape into 6 large thin patties and reserve on a sheet of wax paper.
4	Over medium-high heat, heat a 12-inch skillet, then add the oil to coat the bottom.
5	Place patties in the hot skillet and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once, until the meat is cooked through and the patties are a deep golden brown.
6	Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine corn and salsa and heat.
7	In the microwave, heat flour tortillas wrapped in a cloth or on paper plates for 15 seconds on high.
8	To serve, place a cooked patty on a flour tortilla, top with a serving of salsa and fold.
9	Add shredded lettuce if desired.
10	Serve a wedge of lime alongside.
11	Note: when preparing fresh chilies, wear rubber gloves for protection against oils that later can cause burning sensation on skin.
12	Makes 6 servings.
13	Cost: 80 cents per serving.
14	Per serving: 351 calories (22 percent from protein, 41 percent from carbohydrate, 37 percent from fat), 20 grams protein, 37 grams carbohydrate, 15 grams fat, 47 milligrams cholesterol, 301 milligrams sodium.
15	Exchanges: 2 bread, 2 meat, 1 ?fat