Smoky Pesto Cheeseburgers

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
• 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb lean ground beef

Recipe

• 1 slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices; place in bowl. add oil, salt and pepper; toss. place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill turning once, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (make ahead: let cool on platter; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours).
• 2 burgers: in large bowl, beat egg with pesto; stir in bread crumbs, onion, mustard, salt and pepper. add beef; mix just until combined. shape into four 3/4 inch thick patties.
• 3 place patties on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and gril, turning once, until digital thermometer reads 160f, 12 to 14 minutes. top with cheese; grill until melted, about 2 minutes. top with zucchini. sandwich in buns.