Buon appetito!
Italian pesto burger
made by Sarah Ghijselinck (Hot Topic)
Ingredients
4 persons
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- 4 burger buns (e.g., brioche or ciabatta buns)
- 4 beef burgers
- 2 bulbs mozzarella
- 8 slices Roasted red pepper
- green olives
- black olives
- 4 tablespoons green pesto
- 2 handful arugula
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Preparation
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1
Cut the mozzarella into slices.
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2
Grill or fry the beef burgers in a pan with some oil until golden brown and cooked through.
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3
During the last minute, place the mozzarella on top so that it begins to melt gently.
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4
Cut open the buns and toast them briefly in a pan or toaster for a crispy interior.
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5
Mix the arugula with a little lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt.
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6
Cut the peppers into fine strips.
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7
Finely slice the olives and mix in.
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8
Build up the burger. Start with the bottom of bun with arugula, the burger with melted mozzarella, a generous layer of pesto, strips of roasted bell bell pepper, an olive mixture and suit with top of bun.
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9
Serve immediately, with fries or a fresh salad if desired.
