S ummertime officially ushers in grilling season. There’s no better way to celebrate the warm weather

Simple swaps for your next barbeque than at a backyard barbeque.

Whether you’re enter taining friends or cooking for your family, it’s easy to make healthful choices at your next summer soirée.

When planning for an outdoor get-together, try better-for-you alternatives to traditional grilling fare. For example, serve fresh, seasonal grilled vegetables instead of potato chips. Once you’ve fired up the grill, try veggie burgers as an alternative to meat. MorningStar Farms Grillers Original Veggie Burgers contain 57 percent less fat than regular ground beef.* So, it’s not a burger — it’s better!

Get your meatless barbeque started with an Alpine Burger. Or, if you’re looking for a burger with a bit of a twist, consider making these Garden Veggie Deluxe Burgers or Spicy Tex-Mex Pita Burgers.

Once you’re finished with the main course, grill pineapple and serve it over sherbet for dessert.

These simple substitutions are so delicious, your family and friends are sure to leave your next backyard party satisfied. For more recipes and fun food ideas, visit www.morningstarfarms.com.

*Regular ground beef contains 14g total fat per 64g

serving. Grillers Original

Alpine Burger (Above)

Prep Time: 25 minutes Time to Table: 25 minutes Servings: 1

3/4 cup sweet onions, sliced 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms 1/4 teaspoon bottled minced

garlic 1 MorningStar Farms

Grillers Original Burger 1 teaspoon spicy brown

mustard or Dijon Mustard

1 slice multigrain or whole

wheat bread, toasted 1/3 cup baby arugula

1 tablespoon Gruyere cheese

or Swiss cheese, shredded

In large nonstick skillet coated with cook ing spray, cook onions, covered, over medium-low heat for 16 to 20 minutes or until onions are very tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in mushrooms and garlic. Cook over medium heat, covered, for 4 to 6 minutes or until onions begin to brown and mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, cook veggie burgers according to package directions.

Spread mustard on one side of bread slice. Top with arugula (if desired). Place burger on arugula. Spoon onion mixture over burger. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Spicy Tex-Mex Pita Burgers

Prep Time: 20 minutes Time to Table: 20 minutes Servings: 2

2 MorningStar Farms Spicy

Black Bean Veggie Burgers 1 cup baby romaine lettuce or

torn romaine lettuce 2 tablespoons reduced-fat

mayonnaise

4 teaspoons chopped fresh

cilantro 1/2 medium avocado, pitted,

peeled, chopped 4 tablespoons tomato salsa 1 whole-wheat pita bread round 4 tablespoons shredded Cheddar

cheese with jalapeño peppers

or Monterey Jack cheese with

jalapeño peppers

10 baked tortilla chips (optional)

Cook burgers according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, toss together lettuce, mayonnaise, and cilantro until lettuce is evenly coated. In another bowl, stir together avocado and salsa.

Cut pita bread across middle in half. Fill each half with lettuce mixture. Insert burgers. Add cheese and avocado mix ture. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.