Asian Burgers & Bok Choy Salad

INGREDIENTS:

Burgers & Salad:

• 1 lb lean ground pork or beef

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup diced green onions, divided

• 2 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari

• 1/2 tsp each garlic powder and ground black pepper

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

• 6 cups chopped raw bok choy

• 2 carrots, grated

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup grape seed oil

• 1/3 cup rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp organic miso paste

• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

• 1 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced

• 1 clove garlic, minced

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat a grill to medium and grease grate. Prepare burgers: In a large bowl, combine pork, egg, ¼ cup green onions, tamari, garlic powder, black pepper and pepper flakes (if using). Shape mixture into 8 small patties.

2. Grill patties for 5 minutes per side or until meat is browned and no longer pink in the center.

3. Meanwhile, prepare dressing: In a jar with a lid, place all dressing ingredients; top with lid and shake well.

4. To a large salad bowl, add bok choy; drizzle dressing over top and toss until mixed. Divide salad among 4 plates. Divide carrots and remaining ¼ cup green onions among servings. Top each salad with 2 burgers.