*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Mediterranean Veal Burgers

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         ground veal
   1      loaf          focaccia bread -- 8"diameter
   1                    egg
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
   4      slices        unpeeled eggplant -- 1/4-inch thick
     1/3  cup           prepared basil pesto -- divided
                        plus 2 tablespoons
     1/2  cup           jarred roasted red peppers
                        rinsed drained cut into strips

Cut focaccia into quarters. Using a serrated knife, split each quarter horizontally in half. Pull out 1/4 inch soft bread crumbs from cut sides of tops of focaccia; process in food processor fitted with metal blade. Reserve 1/4 cup bread crumbs for veal mixture; reserve remaining crumbs for another use (may be frozen up to 3 months). In medium bowl, combine veal, bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with 2 tablespoons pesto. Place patties in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; place eggplant slices around edges of grid. Grill, uncovered, 12 to 14 minutes or until centers of burgers are no longer pink and eggplant slices are tender, turning once. Place focaccia, cut side down, on grid. Grill 1 to 2 minutes. Spread remaining 1/3 cup pesto over cut sides of focaccia. Arrange eggplant slice and red pepper on bottoms of focaccia; top with burger. Close sandwich. Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1/4 of recipe). Nutrition information per serving using rib: 479 calories; 30 g protein; 32 g carbohydrate; 26 g fat; 1.9 mg iron; 817 mg sodium; 144 mg cholesterol.



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