Zesty Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Burger | McCormick For Chefs®

A turkey burger topped with a Zesty Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and caramelized onion wedges.

Ingredients

Servings

Zesty Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto | Serves 4
1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup Basil Leaves, fresh, packed
1/4 cup Frenchs ® Dijon Mustard
3 tbsps Pine Nuts, toasted
1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar, dark
2 tsp Garlic , minced
1/2 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Red Pepper, Crushed
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Black Pepper, Table Grind
2 tbsps Parmesan Cheese, grated
Burger | Serves 4
4 each Ciabatta Roll, split
4 each Turkey Burger, 6 oz
12 slices Mozzarella Cheese, fresh
4 each Onion Wedges, caramelized
1 cup Arugula
1/2 cup Zesty Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Procedure

Zesty Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

In a food processor combine sun-dried tomatoes, oil, basil, mustard, pine nuts, balsamic, garlic, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Process until well blended.
Add parmesan cheese and pulse to incorporate. Hold refrigerated for service.

Service

Set grill to medium high heat. For each serving, grill burger patty to desired doneness, just before finishing add a slice of mozzarella to melt. Toast bread.
Place patty on one side of bread. Top with 1 fanned onion wedge, 1/4 cup arugula, 2 slices tomato. Finish other piece of bread with 2 tablespoons of Zesty Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. Serve hot.

CHEF’s TIP!

Try these Caramelized Wooster Onions for a delicious, umami forward replacement to traditional caramelized onions.

Recipe type: Burgers Tacos and Sandwiches

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