Caprese Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into 4 pieces
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped basil plus 1/3 cup basil leaves, divided
• 8 slices tomato (from 2 tomatoes)
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 4 whole-wheat buns, toasted

Instructions

1. Combine turkey, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a medium bowl. Form into 4 equal patties, about 4 inches in diameter.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add the burgers. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn over and top each with a mozzarella slice. Cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer reaches 165 degrees F, another 3 or 4 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, stir mayonnaise and chopped basil together in a small bowl. Place tomato slices on a plate and drizzle with vinegar.
4. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture on the bottom of each bun. Top with a burger, two tomato slices and some basil leaves.