Veal Pesto Burgers Italian-inspired, these burgers are bursting with fresh flavours. Grilling Time: 20 minutesPreparation Time: 15 minutesServes 6 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh Ontario Basil Leaves2 tbsp (25 mL) grated Parmesan cheese2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil1 clove Ontario Garlic, chopped1-1/2 lb (750 g) lean Ontario Ground Veal1 Ontario Egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup (50 mL) dried breadcrumbs1/2 tsp (2 mL) saltPinch pepper1 large Ontario Onion, sliced1 large Ontario Sweet Greenhouse or Field Yellow Pepper, sliced into strips1 200 g container Ontario Bocconcini Cheese, drained and sliced1 Ciabatta baguette, cut into 6 pieces and sliced in half lengthwise3/4 cup (175 mL) tomato sauce30 fresh Ontario Basil Leaves In food processor, combine basil, cheese, 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil and garlic; process until almost smooth. In large bowl, combine veal, egg, breadcrumbs, basil pesto, salt and pepper. Shape into 6 burgers. In medium bowl, toss onion, yellow pepper and remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) of oil. Place in grilling basket; grill, covered over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Place burgers on greased grill over medium-high heat. Grill, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until no longer pink inside and thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each burger reads 160°F (71°C). Top with cheese; grill to melt. Toast baguette cut side down on grill. Spread each baguette bottom with tomato sauce. Top with burger, grilled peppers and onion, basil and baguette top. Nutritional information:1 BurgerPROTEIN: 29 gramsFAT: 19 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 37 gramsCALORIES: 440FIBRE: 2 gramsSODIUM: 820 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Veal Pesto Burgers
