BBQ Watercress Pesto Burgers

Watercress is known for its high nutrient content, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron. It adds a fresh and peppery flavor to the burgers.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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BBQ Watercress Pesto Burgers

Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Watercress
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 4 piece Hamburger buns
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 4 slice Tomato
• 4 slice Red onion

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine watercress, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to make the watercress pesto.
2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with 2 tablespoons of the watercress pesto. Mix well and shape into 4 patties.
4. Grill the burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
5. During the last minute of grilling, toast the hamburger buns on the grill.
6. Remove the burgers and buns from the grill. Let the burgers rest for 5 minutes.
7. Assemble the burgers by spreading the remaining watercress pesto on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, burger patty, red onion slice, and the top half of the bun.
8. Serve the BBQ Watercress Pesto Burgers with your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.