Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
"These tasty turkey burgers, served on toasted foccacia and dressed with marinara sauce, are reminiscent of a sausage pizza. Shredded mozzarella combined with fresh basil melts beautifully inside these gems. Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the marinara sauce (Step 1) for up to 5 days...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Marinara Sauce:
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups chopped plum tomatoes, with juices
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6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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For the Burgers:
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1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
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1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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4 4-inch-square slices foccacia bread (about 2 ounces each), toasted
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Tip: To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill). When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.
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