Recipe Of The Day **7-16-12**

[4kidz916]

Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise

I often end up with a bumper crop of basil and here's a favorite way to use some of it. These burgers feature great Italian flavor. And who can resist their gooey, cheesy centers or the scrumptious topping? —Virginia Kochis, Springfield, Virginia

6 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• Additional fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and water. Let stand for 5 minutes;
• drain. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise and tomatoes; cover
• and process until blended. Chill until serving.
• In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, basil, Italian
• seasoning, garlic, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and
• mix well. Shape into 12 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons cheese on
• six patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to
• seal.
• Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs,

• lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium
• heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or
• until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve
• on buns with mayonnaise mixture and additional basil if desired.
• Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 burger equals 368 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 816 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 30 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

[jessicasmom1]

thanks sounds good 

[aenima49]

This sounds amazing, I love basil!!

[4kidz916]

So do I.  It's one of my favorite herbs.  I have some growing right now but it's starting to look bad from the extreme heat. 

Quoting aenima49:

This sounds amazing, I love basil!!

[lillucky8]

Yum

[SweetLuci]

 Sounds delicious

[August07Mom]

Thanks!

[VanBurren]

 Mmmmmm....that looks like a wonderful burger!