Mozzarella stuffed turkey burgers

Ingredients

• 2 Tsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Small Oinion, finely choppped
• 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Cups Chopped plum tomatoes, with juices
• 6 Oil packed sun dried tomatoes Drained and finely chopped
• 1/2 Tsp Ground pepper
• 2 Tbsp Basil
• 1 Lb Lean ground turkey
• 1/4 Cup Finely chopped scallions
• 2 Tsp Minced garlic
• 2 Tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tsp Grated lemon zest
• 1/2 Tsp Dried oregano
• 1/2 Tsp Ground pepper
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 1/2 Cup Shredded mozzarella Divided
• 2 Tbsp Finely chopped basil
• 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 4 4inch Foccacia bread Toasted

Instructions

1. The first 7 ingredients are to make the marinara sauce. All ingredients after that are for the burgers.
2. To prepare marinara sauce: heat 2 tsp oil in a medium saucepan over med heat. Add onion and garlic, cover and cook,mstirring frequently, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and any juices, sun dried tomatoes, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in basil and remove from the heat. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to form a coarse texture sauce. Return to pan and set aside.
3. To prepare burgers: place turkey, scallions, garlic, worcestershire, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl. Combine without over mixing. Form 8 thin patties about 4 inch wide and 3/8 thick.
4. Combine 1/4 cup cheese and basil and place and equal amount in the center of 4 patties. Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed.
5. Heat 2 tsp oil in a large skillet over med heat. Add burgers and cook, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes total.
6. Warm marinara on the stove. To assemble burgers, spread 3 tbsp of marinara on each toasted focaccia top the burger, about 3 more tbsp marinara a little cheese.