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Caprese Noodle Burger

Published: Jun 26, 2016 · Modified: Jun 23, 2024 by Lisa Keys · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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Last Updated on June 23, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Time to share a recipe with yakisoba. This caprese noodle burger is one of my entries in a blogger recipe challenge. The Asian goes Italian fusion makes me smile. The recipe is everything you love about a fresh tomato salad, a burger with melty cheese and a noodle-inspired bun. I hope you like what I prepared with yakisoba noodles. The fresh noodles come in a variety of flavors. Find them in the refrigerated section of your grocery store.

Caprese noodle bun burger with tomatoes and cheese.

This caprese noodle burger includes a classic summer Italian salad topping your favorite burger on a most surprising noodle bun. The bun is a play on an omelet my mom used to make with leftover spaghetti. The noodle omelet not only makes a great burger bun, but is also delicious as the base for an opened-faced sandwich. The noodle buns can even be made ahead and re-warmed on the grill, stove-top or in the microwave.

Yakisoba noodle bun burger with tomatoes and cheese.

Caprese Noodle Burger

Lisa Keys
A noodle bun burger with a fresh caprese topping.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course main dish
Cuisine Asian-Italian
Servings 2
Calories 531 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Fortune Brand Yokisoba Stir Fry Noodles
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 leaves shredded fresh basil
  • ½ cup diced vine ripened tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic syrup
  • 2 hamburger patties
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella

Instructions
 

  • Place the noodles, water and half the sauce base in a microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes. Mix well and spread out on a plate to cool.
  • When noodles are cool mix with eggs, parmesan and 2 leaves of shredded basil.
  • Divide noodles into 4 portions and shape each portion into a 4-inch “bun” on plastic wrap lined plates.
  • Bring plastic wrap up and over the buns to cover.
  • Weight down with another plate and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, basil, 2 teaspoons olive oil and balsamic syrup in a bowl; mix well.
  • Sprinkle hamburger patties evenly with remaining sauce mix; grill or pan-fry to desired doneness topping with mozzarella during last few minutes of cooking time.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
  • Unwrap noodle buns and add to skillet. Cook, 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Arrange a noodle bun on each plate. Top with a burger and some tomato-basil salad. Cover with remaining noodle buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 burgerCalories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 37gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 273mgSodium: 603mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1.08IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 372mgIron: 3mg
Keyword burger, caprese salad, cheese, fresh and flavorful, noodle bun, quick dinner
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  1. Paula Todora

    June 26, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    I gasped out loud when I read you found those 2 memory cards. I almost couldn't even get past that. I'll need to read your post again and again to actually absorb anything else other than the fact you found the memory cards. You are brave. You are courageous. You offer the best advice. Not to mention, you can cook your ass off! I love you my dear friend and admire you and William both. You two have so much to share, and you do it with grace and dignity.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 26, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      And I have looked through that box of stuff a dozen times, but maybe my heart wasn't ready until now to find them. I am glad I finally opened the camera case because the photos continue to tell his story of the places he's been and the people he loves. AS for cooking--it's just fun and keeps me out of trouble 🙂 I love you too and thank you for being so kind.

      Reply
  2. Barbara Hahn

    June 26, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Lisa, my heart stopped beating for a second when I read the first of this post. You are brave to look at those pictures as you never know what you might see in a war zone or just some pictures of Will. But I guess the pictures of Will would come as a blessing. You are an inspiration to others that have lost a child. May God bless you.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 26, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      I did not hesitate for a second to see what my boy was up to on those photos. The good news is that it was all good and I have many more to share here in new blog posts. Thank you for the blessing and kind words.

      Reply
  3. Richard Beebe

    June 26, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    And if I could add a postscript to your wise words, Lisa:

    For those who have lost loved ones, especially children, but who do not have a partner to share the loss:

    Find strength and purpose by holding tight to what was important in your lost one's life. Celebrate and embrace what he or she held dear; seek his or her qualities in the lives of others and then support them in whatever way you can; carry on with your own life by carrying his or her spirit forward with you ... not just in grief, but in love, in hope, and in commitment to making this a better world.

    It will not be easy; it will not replace the loved one who has been lost; but it will offer a measure of healing and can be a sometimes surprising source of comfort.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 26, 2016 at 4:57 pm

      by now you should know that you are my cohort in blogging and can add your wisdom any time.

      Reply
      • Richard Beebe

        June 26, 2016 at 5:07 pm

        Always, my dear, always ...

  4. Ronna F

    June 26, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    5 stars
    What an amazingly wonderful find in the camera case - a gift from your Will to you. You will treasure every photo forever. Oh and Lisa, I love your noodle buns! I did something like that once, but I don't think it held together as well as yours did! xoxo my friend!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 26, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      I think the trick to the noodle buns is chilling and weighting them down. Yes, the photos are real treasures

      Reply
  5. Min

    June 26, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Lovely tribute, Lisa. And so timely...

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 26, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      you are a wonderful example of showing love and kindness to all--it just comes natural. The world needs more Mins

      Reply

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