Caprese Polenta Burgers

Elevate your burger game with these irresistible Caprese Polenta Burgers—a creative twist on the classic Italian Caprese salad. Golden, crispy polenta patties infused with parmesan cheese serve as the hearty base, layered with creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy tomato slices, aromatic basil leaves, and peppery arugula. Drizzled with a luxurious balsamic glaze and sandwiched between toasted brioche buns, these vegetarian burgers achieve the perfect balance of texture and flavor. With their vibrant Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and easy-to-follow cooking steps, these gourmet burgers are perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a refined yet approachable meal. Ready in just under an hour, they're an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup polenta
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella
• 1 large tomato
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• 1 cup arugula
• 4 brioche buns
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes until thick and creamy.

Step 3

Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 4

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the cooked polenta onto the parchment paper and spread it out to a 1/2-inch-thick layer. Let it cool and firm up for 20-30 minutes.

Step 5

Once the polenta is firm, use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out 4 polenta patties roughly the size of your brioche buns.

Step 6

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the polenta patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and slightly crispy. Set aside.

Step 7

Slice the tomato into 4 thick slices and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Step 8

Toast the brioche buns lightly in the same skillet or a toaster.

Step 9

Assemble the burgers: Place a handful of arugula on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a fried polenta patty. Add a slice of tomato, a slice of fresh mozzarella, and 2-3 basil leaves on top.

Step 10

Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with the other half of the brioche bun.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your Caprese Polenta Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1726.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2378.9

Total Fat 138.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 389.4mg	0%
Sodium 7695.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 60.7g
Protein 94.8g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 2048.9mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 1038.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 31.6%