Burgers with Mozzarella and Spinach-Arugula Pesto

Name: Burgers with Mozzarella and Spinach-Arugula Pesto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 liters ounces baby spinach leaves (about packed); 2 larges beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 794 grams ground beef (20% fat); 1 teaspoons ground black pepper; 6 hamburger buns, split horizontally; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoons (packed) finely grated lemon peel; 6 inches thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese; 79 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsps (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 3 Tbsps pine nuts; 1 pinch Large of dried crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon salt

Burgers with Mozzarellan and Spinach-Arugula Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 647 calories, 32g of protein, and 45g of fat each. This recipe covers 36% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pine nuts, olive oil, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the pine nuts you could follow this main course with the Pear Cake with Pine Nuts as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Rinse spinach; drain briefly, then place in large glass bowl. Microwave spinach, uncovered, on high just until wilted, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.

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Spinach

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Microwave

Bowl

Drain, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

Combine garlic, lemon peel, and crushed red pepper in processor; blend until garlic is finely chopped.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Lemon Peel

Garlic

Add spinach, 2 cups (packed) arugula, pine nuts, and lemon juice; process until coarse puree forms. With machine running, gradually add oil in thin stream and blend until almost smooth.

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Lemon Juice

Pine Nuts

Arugula

Spinach

Cooking Oil

Mix in cheese.

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Cheese

Transfer pesto to small bowl; season with salt.

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Pesto

Salt

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Bowl

Do ahead: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.

Combine ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 6 tablespoons spinach-arugula pesto in large bowl; mix lightly with fingertips or fork just until incorporated. Form meat mixture into six 3/4-inch-thick patties.

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Black Pepper

Ground Beef

Arugula

Spinach

Pesto

Meat

Salt

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Bowl

Place patties on platter.

Do ahead: Beef patties can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

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Beef Patties

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Grill buns, cut side down, just until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Build burgers with pesto, patties, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and arugula. Cover with bun tops.

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Mozzarella