Caprese Burger
A noodle bun burger with a fresh caprese topping.
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
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