Deluxe Herb Ranch Burgers

(Courtesy of First for Women)

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
8 oz. cremini mushrooms, minced
2 Tbsp. minced scallions
2 Tbsp. minced fresh herbs of your choice
1 c. light ranch dressing, divided
9 hamburger buns, toasted
Zesty bruschetta, see below
Pepper relish, see below

Directions:
In a bowl, mix first 4 ingredients and 1/4 c. dressing.  Season with salt and pepper.  Shape mixture into 6 burgers.

Heat grill.  Grill burgers 8 minutes or until desired doneness.  Serve on buns with remaining dressing and toppings.

For zesty bruschetta: saute 1 tsp. each garlic and salt in 2 Tbsp. oil.  Add 1/4 c. vinegar and 1 Tbsp. brown sugar.  Bring to a boil.  Toss with 12 halved cherry tomatoes, 1 1/2 c. sliced onions, 1 Tbsp. diced peppers and 2 Tbsp. basil.  Chill.

For pepper relish: saute 4 c. sliced peppers and 1 c. sliced onions in 1 Tbsp. oil until tender.  Add 2 Tbsp. parsley and 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning.