Pesto Burgers Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb ground chuck
1/4 cup dry italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp finely chopped red bell peppers
sea salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
8 buns or 8 sliced italian bread
2 cups fresh basil leaves ( stems discarded)
3/4 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
sea salt , to taste
pepper
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

To make the pesto: Add the basil leaves, pine nuts, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper to the container of a food processor.
While slowly adding the olive oil through the chute, pulse the processor on and off for 30 seconds.
With the processor off, take a rubber spatula and scrape down the sides; replace the lid and pulse for approximately 10 more seconds or until the pesto is well blended.
To make the burgers: In a mixing bowl (using your hands or a wooden spoon) combine the ground beef, 1/2 cup pesto, breadcrumbs, oregano, and red pepper; ingredients should be well distributed.
Shape mixture into 4 patties; season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
Place patties on a grill over medium-high heat; grill for 5 minutes on one side, turn pattties over and grill for about 5 more minutes or until cooked through.
Thinly spread pesto on the cut sides of toasted buns or Italian bread.
You may drizzle additional pesto over the burgers, then serve on toasted buns/bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1474.93 Kcal (6175 kJ)
Calories from fat	977.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	108.57g	167%
Cholesterol	97.94mg	33%
Sodium	947.5mg	39%
Potassium	655.66mg	14%
Total Carbs	80.37g	27%
Sugars	15.76g	63%
Dietary Fiber	3.83g	15%
Protein	50.43g	101%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	9.3mg	52%
Calcium	308mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	354.69 Kcal (1485 kJ)
Calories from fat	234.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.11g	167%
Cholesterol	23.55mg	33%
Sodium	227.85mg	39%
Potassium	157.67mg	14%
Total Carbs	19.33g	27%
Sugars	3.79g	63%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	15%
Protein	12.13g	101%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	15%
Iron	2.2mg	52%
Calcium	74.1mg	31%

* 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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