Scrumptious Caprese Burger

Rich in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese with juicy tomatoes, Caprese burgers are a favorite for salad lovers. If you are bored with the plain and boring salad, and want to savor a good burger but can’t completely let go of the salad diet, Caprese Burger is the answer to your craving.

Try this amazingly simple recipe for the delicious Caprese burger that will definitely leave you wanting more. Cooked in merely thirty minutes, this recipe is adequate to prepare 4 servings.

Health Benefits

Caprese Burgers are rich in protein and carbohydrates. They are a good meal option for people who are looking to gain sufficient energy and nutrition with one-dish dinner.

Caprese burgers constitute 561 calories, 31.6g fat, 25.4g carbohydrates, 40.6g protein, 132mg cholesterol and 485mg sodium.

Usage of lettuce, onion, and kale in the recipe can make Caprese burger healthier.

Ingredients

tablespoon of balsamic vinegar: 1

cup extra virgin olive oil: 1 tbsp

Salt and pepper to taste

thick slices of tomato: 4

pounds of lean ground beef: 1 1/3

cup of fresh basil, chopped: 1/4

cup of Parmesan cheese, grated: 1/4

clove of garlic, minced: 1

teaspoon of black pepper: 1/4

ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced: 4

hamburger buns, split: 4

How To Make Scrumptious Caprese Burger

1. In a small bowl, take balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper, and whisk thoroughly.
2. On a separate plate, spread tomato slices and pour the vinegar mixture to marinate.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly grease the grate with oil.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, tomato paste, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
5. Once mixed thoroughly, form four equal sized patties.
6. Cook the patties on the preheated grill until they are cooked to your preferred doneness. Allow each side to cook for five minutes to have a well-done patty.
7. Top the burger patties with mozzarella cheese and allow them to melt.
8. Serve on hamburger buns with tomato slices.

Trivia

• The name of the dish, “Caprese Burger” is derived from the “Caprese Salad” which is a simple Italian salad that is made of mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, sweet basil, and salt and pepper.
• Caprese Burgers is originally for the salad lovers who want the taste of salad in a burger form.

Two of the most popular sides served with these delicious burgers are caramelized onions and baked potatoes.