Turkey Caprese Burger
If you think turkey is only good for the holidays, think again! This Dietitian Pick turkey burger is full of flavor, but less saturated fat than its beef counterpart. Give this recipe a try, your stomach and heart will thank you!
40 mins
4 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup reduced fat olive oil mayo
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp. Spice World roasted garlic
- 1/2 cup Full Circle balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 4 slices (1 oz.) fresh mozzarella
- 2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 4 whole wheat buns, toasted
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine turkey, Italian seasoning, ground pepper and crushed red pepper. Season with salt if desired. Form into 4 equal patties, about 4 inches in diameter.
- In a small bowl, mix mayo, basil and roasted garlic together. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar and honey to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until reduced by half. Set aside to cool.
- In a large nonstick pan, heat oil over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium and add burgers. Cook on one side for 4 minutes, flip and top with 1 slice mozzarella each. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Remove pan from heat and rest for five minutes covered.
- Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of mayo mixture on bottom of each bun. Top with burger, two tomato slices and drizzle balsamic glaze. Garnish with extra basil leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
498 Calories Per ServingFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 511mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugars: 10gProtein: 31gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe