Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves,minced
2 tablespoons chopped thyme
1 cup dried figs,stems removed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large red onion,peeled and cut into thin slices
1 pound lean ground beef
4 whole grain hamburger buns or Kaiser rolls
1 Mountain Top Bleu cheese, halved then sliced into ¼ inch slices
3 ounces arugula leaves or other summer greens, rinsed well and dried
Olive oil cooking spray

Directions:

Heat grill to medium heat.In a food processor, combine ¼ of garlic (about ½ teaspoon), 1 tablespoon thyme the dried figs, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Process to form a smooth and spread able paste.If mixture is too thick,add 1 teaspoon of water.Season with salt and pepper, and pulse to combine.Set aside.In a mixing bowl,combine remaining garlic and thyme with ground beef.Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

Form beef into 4 patties using Burger Mate and set aside.Place the sliced onions on a plate and lightly coat each side with cooking spray.Grill the onions until lightly charred on first side, about 3 minutes.Flip the onions and continue grilling until tender and charred on the other side, about three minutes more.Transfer onions to a clean plate and keep warm. Place beef patties on the grill. Grill until browned on the first side,about 7 to 10 minutes.Flip the beef patties and continue grilling until browned both sides,another 7 to 10 minutes.

Transfer burgers to a clean plate and keep warm. Split hamburger buns or rolls in half and place cut side down on grill; cook until warm and toasted.Transfer to work surface. Spread ¼ cup fig purée on the bottom half of each bun and top each with a burger.Layer each with sliced cheese, grilled onions,and a small handful of greens.Top with remaining bun or roll half and serve.

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