Pesto Sliders

Health score
9%
Pesto Sliders
45 min.
4
224kcal

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Pesto Sliders: A Delectable Antipasti Experience

Indulge in the exquisite blend of flavors with our Pesto Sliders - the perfect appetizer, snack, or starter for your next gathering. With a cooking time of just 45 minutes, these sliders are not only easy to whip up but also promise a delightful culinary adventure for your taste buds.

Each slider features a juicy, extra-lean ground beef patty seasoned to perfection, complemented by the rich, aromatic pesto sauce and the sharp, nutty taste of shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The addition of fresh plum tomato slices adds a refreshing touch, while the mini sandwich buns provide the ideal canvas for this scrumptious creation.

With a balanced caloric breakdown of 49.1% protein, 39.56% fat, and 11.34% carbs, these Pesto Sliders are a guilt-free pleasure for any time of the day. So, gather your friends and family, and let the feast begin with these mouth-watering Pesto Sliders!

Ingredients

  • pound ground beef lean
  • tablespoons parmesan shaved
  • tablespoons basil pesto refrigerated
  • large plum tomatoes cut into 8 slices
  • 1.3 ounce sandwich rolls mini

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Gently combine ground beef, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a bowl. Divide beef mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  3. Add patties to pan; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
  4. Spread the bottom half of each bun with 3/4 teaspoon pesto, and top each with 1 tomato slice and 1 patty. Top each patty with 3/4 teaspoon shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and the top half of bun.

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein49.1%
Fat39.56%
Carbs11.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.25
Glycemic Load
0.18
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
13.025652032831%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:223.97kcal
11.2%
Fat:9.52g
14.64%
Saturated Fat:3.5g
21.89%
Carbohydrates:6.14g
2.05%
Net Carbohydrates:5.62g
2.04%
Sugar:0.83g
0.92%
Cholesterol:72.61mg
24.2%
Sodium:235.91mg
10.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.58g
53.16%
Vitamin B12:2.57µg
42.84%
Zinc:5.95mg
39.69%
Selenium:23.9µg
34.14%
Vitamin B3:6.72mg
33.6%
Phosphorus:254.81mg
25.48%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
23.12%
Iron:3.11mg
17.26%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.22%
Potassium:441.34mg
12.61%
Vitamin B5:0.79mg
7.91%
Magnesium:30.24mg
7.56%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.48%
Calcium:62.18mg
6.22%
Vitamin A:299.84IU
6%
Copper:0.11mg
5.61%
Folate:16.92µg
4.23%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.59%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
2.97%
Vitamin C:2.12mg
2.57%
Fiber:0.52g
2.07%
Vitamin K:1.66µg
1.58%
Source:My Recipes