Caprese Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 4 pieces
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup chopped basil plus 1/3 cup basil leaves, divided
• 8 slices tomato (from 2 tomatoes)
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 4 whole-wheat buns, toasted

Directions

• 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.
• 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.
• Meanwhile, stir mayonnaise and chopped basil together in a small bowl. Place tomato slices on a plate and drizzle with vinegar.
• 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.

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