Check out this mozzarella stuffed burger. Lean turkey meat, loads of lycopene from the marinara sauce, and delicious cheese. Simply divine!
Mozzarela Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Servings: 4 portions
Marinara Sauce
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes, with juices
- 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Burgers
- 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 4-inch-square slices whole wheat foccacia bread, (about 2 ounces each), toasted
To prepare burgers: Place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 8 thin patties about 4-inches wide and 3/8 inch thick.
Combine 1/4 cup cheese and basil and place an equal amount in the center of 4 patties. Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat (see Grilling Variation). Add burgers and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Warm the marinara on the stove. To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons of marinara on each toasted focaccia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons of marinara and 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese. Grilling Variation: To grill the turkey burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack. Grill the patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Per serving: 299 calories; 15 g fat (4 g sat, 5 g mono); 74 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 28 g protein; 2 g fiber; 706 mg sodium; 382 mg potassium.
Source: Eating Well
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