Pesto-Stuffed Portobello Burgers

Inspired by techniques from NYT Cooking.

Veggie burgers · Pesto · Italian-American

Meaty portobello caps caramelise in olive oil until golden, then are filled with fragrant basil pesto and cooked until tender, juicy and warm right through.

Prep10 min
Cook16 min
Total26 min
DifficultyEasy
Per serving377 kcal
PremiumSource of proteinVegetarian
ServingsMakes 4
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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EU nutrition claims

  • Source of protein: 3.3 g protein per 100 kcal, about 13% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)

Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

4.4 g per serving

8.8 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 17.6 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • teaspoon
  • large bowl
  • large heavy frying pan
  • fish slice

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy377 kcal
Protein12.6 g
Carbohydrate37.4 g
of which sugars8.6 g
of which free sugars4.4 g
Fat20.7 g
of which saturates3.4 g
Fibre3 g
Salt1.79 g

Protein per 100 kcal

3.3 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values