Walnut Pesto Burger

Grilling season and pesto season go together so well. This recipe replaces those expensive and elusive pine nuts in pesto with our Pastamore Walnut Oil. The burger is paired with grilled yellow squash and topped with crumbled goat cheese.

Ingredients:
1 lb - ground beef
2 - yellow squash
2 cups - basil, packed
1/4 cup - parmesan cheese
1/2 cup - Pastamore Walnut Oil
1 clove - garlic
To taste - salt and black pepper
1/2 tsp - salt
1/2 tsp - red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp - garlic powder
1/4 tsp - black pepper
1/2 tsp - soy sauce
2 tsp - mustard
3-4 - egg buns

Directions:
1. Combine ground beef, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, soy sauce, and mustard in a large mixing bowl. Mix well and form into 3-4 patties. Heat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Combine basil, garlic clove, parmesan cheese, and 3/4 of the Pastamore Walnut Oil into a food processor. Mix until smooth. Add the remaining Pastamore Walnut Oil and pulse until smooth. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

3. Place burgers on grill. Cook until desired temperature is reached, turning once during the cooking process.

4. Rinse yellow squash and cut off top and bottom. Cut into slices from top to bottom. Lightly coat with vegetable oil and season with salt and black pepper. Place on grill. Cook until tender, turning once during the cooking process.

5. Plate bottom bun and top with grilled squash. Next, add the burger and top with pesto. Finish with crumbled goat cheese and the top bun. Serve and enjoy!