Mediterranean Veal Burgers Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb veal, ground
1 loaf focaccia bread , approx. 8 inches in diameter (8 oz)
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 slices eggplants, unpeeled (1/4-inch thick )
1/3 cup basil pesto, prepared, divided
2 tbsp basil pesto, prepared, divided
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, jarred, rinsed, drained , cut into strips

Directions:

Cut focaccia into quarters.
Using a serrated knife, split each quarter horizontally in half.
Pull out 1/4 inch soft bread crumbs from cut sides of tops of focaccia; process in food processor fitted with metal blade. Reserve 1/4 cup bread crumbs for veal mixture; reserve remaining crumbs for another use (may be frozen up to 3 months). In medium bowl, combine veal, bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
Brush both sides of eggplant slices with 2 tablespoons pesto.
Place patties in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; place eggplant slices a round edges of grid.
Grill, uncovered, 12 to 14 minutes or until centers of burgers are no longer pink and eggplant slices are tender, turning once. Place focaccia, cut side down, on grid.
Grill 1 to 2 minutes.
Spread remaining 1/3 cup pesto over cut sides of focaccia.
Arrange eggplant slice and red pepper on bottoms of focaccia; top with burger.
Close sandwich.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	264.3 Kcal (1107 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.4g	22%
Cholesterol	76.51mg	26%
Sodium	357.84mg	15%
Potassium	829.33mg	18%
Total Carbs	16.55g	6%
Sugars	10.98g	44%
Dietary Fiber	8.06g	32%
Protein	17.76g	36%
Vitamin C	24.9mg	41%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	58.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	72.28 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.94g	22%
Cholesterol	20.92mg	26%
Sodium	97.86mg	15%
Potassium	226.8mg	18%
Total Carbs	4.53g	6%
Sugars	3g	44%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	32%
Protein	4.86g	36%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	41%
Iron	1.4mg	28%
Calcium	16.1mg	6%

* 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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