Lunch: Caprese Turkey Burger

Another great grilling recipe for the summer! Try this burger combined with caprese salad for a mouth-watering meal.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Caprese Turkey Burger

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 whole-grain sandwich thins
6 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 thick tomato slices
2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 6 thin slices
18 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.
In a medium bowl, mix together turkey, garlic powder and black pepper. Divide turkey into six equal portions, shaping into a patty.
Place patties on grill rack; grill 3-4 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup and balsamic vinegar.
Place burger on sandwich thin and top with 1 tablespoon ketchup mixture, 1 tomato slice, 1 slice cheese and 3 basil leaves. Repeat process for remaining 5 burgers.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free bread or lettuce wraps. Be sure to verify all other ingredients are gluten-free.

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