Caprese Burger
Caprese Burger brings together juicy grilled beef patties with fresh basil, balsamic-kissed tomatoes, and milky mozzarella for a bright, herbaceous bite. The rich meat contrasts with tangy marinade and gentle garlic notes, making it a vibrant pick for summer cookouts or casual weeknight dinners. Each layer adds freshness and texture without overpowering the classic burger comfort.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caprese Burger, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then pour the mixture over the tomato slices to marinate.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Combine the ground beef, tomato paste, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, then shape the beef mixture into 4 equal patties.
- 4
Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers reach your preferred doneness, about 5 minutes per side for well done.
- 5
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 6
Top each burger with mozzarella cheese and let it melt.
- 7
Serve on hamburger buns with the marinated tomato slices.
- Calories 532.56 kcal High 27%
- Protein 45.88 g Good Source 92%
- Carbohydrate 34.63 g 13%
- Total Fat 23.1 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 8.32 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 106.79 mg High 36%
- Sodium 641.59 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 1.78 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.87 g --
- Added Sugars 2.7 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 319.88 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 5.59 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 171.63 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 10.62 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.02 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Caprese Burger is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 532.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caprese Burger?
- It is an Italian burger recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Caprese Burger made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Caprese Burger?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Caprese Burger?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 532.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caprese Burger easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Caprese Burger healthy?
- Caprese Burger has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 532.56 calories and 45.88 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 641.59 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.32 g (42% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.7 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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