Caprese Burgers

July 25, 2014

A couple of weeks ago I went to the local farmer's market with my mom and some sweet friends. While I was there I picked up two HUGE bunches of basil for $2 each! When I got home I made two batches of pesto (you can find my recipe here) and put them in the freezer because we were going out of town for the weekend. Well, last week I made these INCREDIBLE burgers with one batch. Oh. my. gosh. These burgers will make you swoon. Of course, I love the flavors of a caprese salad (basil, tom

1 (19.2 oz.) package ground turkey (I used 93/7)
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 c. pesto, divided (please make your own)
1 large or 2 small tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
4 slices low fat mozzarella cheese
Bibb lettuce leaves for serving
4 hamburger buns (I used Sara Lee Wheat - 80 calories each!)

Place the turkey in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 c. of pesto and mix to combine. Form 4 burger patties out of the mixture and put them on a plate to rest for 10 minutes before...
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Nutritions

Calories
765

Sodium
1333mg
55% DV

Fat
23g
36% DV

Protein
47g
94% DV

Carbs
75g
25% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV