Pesto Burgers (Light)

Pesto sauce originated in Genoa, Italy, and is traditionally made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pesto Burgers (Light)

Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course 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: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• ¹⁄₂ cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoon Pesto sauce
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 piece Whole wheat burger buns
• 4 piece Lettuce leaves
• 4 piece Tomato slices
• 4 piece Red onion slices

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, pesto sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Shape the mixture into patties.
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill the patties for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. Toast the burger buns on the grill for a minute.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion slices, and the cooked turkey patties on the buns.
7. Serve the pesto burgers immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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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.