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Italian Stuffed Ricotta Burger

Ingredients

For the burgers

  • 1 package Beyond Meat Beyond Burger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt-free Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the marinara sauce

  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon red wine
  • 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 dashed Italian seasoning
  • 2 ciabatta rolls
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6-8 basil leaves

For the ricotta

  • 1/4 cup Kite Hill dairy-free ricotta
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 leaf basil, finely chopped

Instructions

For the ricotta

Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well to mix all the ingredients. Form into two small balls and flatten.

For the burgers

  1. Combine the burgers and seasonings in a bowl. Mix well.

  2.  Flatten the mixture into 4 evenly distributed patties.

  3. Take one of the ricotta balls and place on top of one of the patties, flattening to spread it out on top of the burger.

  4. Place another burger on top and form together into one thick patty.

  5. Heat a grill or pan on medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

  6. Cook the burgers about 5 minutes on each side.

For the marinara sauce

  1. Heat the marinara sauce and remaining ingredients in a sauce pan.

  2. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

To assemble the burger

  1. Slice the ciabatta rolls in half. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.

  2. Toast the bread.

  3. Spread marinara sauce on each slice of bread.

  4. Top with a burger and 3-4 basil leaves.

  5. Top with the other slice of bread.