Swiss Chard Cottage-Cheese Burger

This is one of me and my husband's favorite ways to do our burgers. I know it looks a little different, but you must try it. It's amazingly tasteful and so much better for you. Full of protein and goodness, I only wish I could get my kiddos to eat their burgers this way. I serve these beautiful burgers with a big pile of tator tots, I know it might not make a lot of sense, but that's how we like to do it in this house. =)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground sirloin or ground beef
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp fresh or dried parsley, chopped
  
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 or 2 heads red or rainbow swiss chard, cut into large pieces
  
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
  
• 1 large tomato, sliced into 4 to 6 rounds
  
• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese {more or less}

1. Preheat grill.
   
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine beef, garlic, 1/2 tsp parsley, 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix together and make 4 patties.
3. Throw burgers on the grill and grill to your liking.
   
4. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil, soy sauce, 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add swiss chard pieces and saute until leaves are wilted and soft {like spinach}. Add tomato rounds and cook for another few minutes until tomato slices are slightly softened.
   
5. Using tongs, remove 1/4 amount of chard onto a plate, {letting sauce drip over pan before serving onto plate}. Place burger on top of chard. Spoon a large scoop of cottage cheese on top of burger. Place tomato slice on top of cottage cheese. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.
   
6. Go on serve each plate this way.

Enjoy!