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Burgers with Mozzarella and Spinach-Arugula Pesto Recipe

Burgers with Mozzarella and Spinach-Arugula Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz baby spinach leaves (about 10 cups packed)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 tsp (packed) finely grated lemon peel
large pinch of dried crushed red pepper
4 cups (packed) fresh arugula leaves, divided (about 5 oz)
3 tbsp pine nuts
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp (packed) freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 3/4 lb ground beef (20% fat)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns , split horizontally
6 1/3- inch- thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese
2 large beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

Directions:

Rinse spinach; drain briefly, then place in large glass bowl. Microwave spinach, uncovered, on high just until wilted, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Drain, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Combine garlic, lemon peel, and crushed red pepper in processor; blend until garlic is finely chopped. Add spinach, 2 cups (packed) arugula, pine nuts, and lemon juice; process until coarse puree forms. With machine running, gradually add oil in thin stream and blend until almost smooth. Mix in cheese. Transfer pesto to small bowl; season with salt.
Do ahead: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.
Combine ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 6 tablespoons spinach-arugula pesto in large bowl; mix lightly with fingertips or fork just until incorporated. Form meat mixture into six 3/4-inch-thick patties. Place patties on platter.
Do ahead: Beef patties can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Grill buns, cut side down, just until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Build burgers with pesto, patties, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and arugula. Cover with bun tops.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	614.18 Kcal (2571 kJ)
Calories from fat	326.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.33g	56%
Cholesterol	87.01mg	29%
Sodium	784.33mg	33%
Potassium	713.3mg	15%
Total Carbs	39.52g	13%
Sugars	7.68g	31%
Dietary Fiber	2.47g	10%
Protein	34.64g	69%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Iron	5.3mg	29%
Calcium	114.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.25 Kcal (893 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.61g	56%
Cholesterol	30.21mg	29%
Sodium	272.33mg	33%
Potassium	247.66mg	15%
Total Carbs	13.72g	13%
Sugars	2.67g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	10%
Protein	12.03g	69%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	25%
Iron	1.8mg	29%
Calcium	39.8mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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