Main Dishes

Summer Corn Veggie Burgers with Sunflower Seed Pesto

Kristin's Kitchen
July 14, 2016

Veggie burger with delicious sweet corn, basil and pecorino romano

1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
1/2 shallot
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from approximately 3 - 4 ears)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
15.5 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly whisked
1.5 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, for seasoning
hamburger rolls, for serving
Add the roasted sunflower seeds to the food processor and process into a fine crumb. Set aside and wipe the bowl clean. Add the shallot to the food processor and process until finely chopped (or manually...
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Nutritions

Calories
4077

Sodium
1402mg
58% DV

Fat
197g
304% DV

Protein
168g
336% DV

Carbs
318g
108% DV

Fiber
106g
427% DV
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