Open-Face Italian Hamburgers |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Superquick Ingredients:
1 pound ground round |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil |
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 small sweet red peppers |
1/4 cup fat-free italian dressing |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices purple onion |
vegetable cooking spray |
2 (5 1/2-inch) focaccia rounds (italian flatbread), cut in half horizontally |
12 large spinach leaves |
8 large basil leaves |
Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Shape mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
2. Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove and discard stems, seeds, and membranes.
3. Combine Italian dressing and garlic. Brush pepper halves and onion slices with dressing mixture.
4. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals (350° to 400°). Place meat patties, pepper halves, and onion slices on rack; grill, covered, 5 minutes on each side or until done, basting occasionally with dressing mixture. Brush focaccia rounds lightly with dressing mixture. Place on grill rack; grill 2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted.
5. To serve, place focaccia rounds on serving plates; arrange 3 spinach leaves on each. Top each with a meat patty, onion slice, pepper half, and 2 basil leaves.
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