Pesto Burgers Recipe

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Pesto Burgers
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Directions:

  1. To make the pesto: Add the basil leaves, pine nuts, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper to the container of a food processor.
  2. While slowly adding the olive oil through the chute, pulse the processor on and off for 30 seconds.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Shape mixture into 4 patties; season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
  6. 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.
  7. Thinly spread pesto on the cut sides of toasted buns or Italian bread.
  8. You may drizzle additional pesto over the burgers, then serve on toasted buns/bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 37.8
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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