Bruschetta Burgers
Usenet/John McEnery (2002)
(4 servings)

1 tbsp plus 1 tsp of olive oil
1 tsp of minced garlic
4 crusty hamburger rolls, halved
1 (4 oz) bunch of scallions, trimmed
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound of lean ground beef
8 slices of ripe tomato
1/2 cup of feta or crumbled goat cheese

Mix olive oil, garlic & brush over the cut sides of the rolls and grill, cut side down, until roasted (about 30 seconds) and remove to a serving plate

Grill the scallions 2 minutes per side until lightly charred and cut each in half, crossways.

Mix the salt, thyme and pepper, shape the beef into 4 patties and sprinkle with mixture.

Grill the burgers for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium.

Put 2 slices of tomato and some scallion pieces on the bottom of each roll, top with a burger and cheese and remaining scallion pieces and cover with roll tops.