burgers-with-mozzarella-and-spinach-arugula-pesto-235619.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Rinse spinach; drain briefly, then place in large glass bowl. Microwave spinach, uncovered, on high just until wilted, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Drain, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Combine garlic, lemon peel, and crushed red pepper in processor; blend until garlic is finely chopped. Add spinach, 2 cups (packed) arugula, pine nuts, and lemon juice; process until coarse puree forms. With machine running, gradually add oil in thin stream and blend until almost smooth. Mix in cheese. Transfer pesto to small bowl; season with salt.",
        "Do ahead: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.",
        "Combine ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 6 tablespoons spinach-arugula pesto in large bowl; mix lightly with fingertips or fork just until incorporated. Form meat mixture into six 3/4-inch-thick patties. Place patties on platter.",
        "Do ahead: Beef patties can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.",
        "Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Grill buns, cut side down, just until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Build burgers with pesto, patties, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and arugula. Cover with bun tops."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "8 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 10 cups packed)",
        "2 garlic cloves, peeled",
        "1/2 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel",
        "Large pinch of dried crushed red pepper",
        "4 cups (packed) fresh arugula leaves, divided (about 5 ounces)",
        "3 tablespoons pine nuts",
        "1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice",
        "1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil",
        "3 tablespoons (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese",
        "1 3/4 pounds ground beef (20% fat)",
        "1 teaspoon salt",
        "1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper",
        "6 hamburger buns, split horizontally",
        "6 1/3-inch-thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese",
        "2 large beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Sandwich",
        "Food Processor",
        "Beef",
        "Cheese",
        "Fruit",
        "Leafy Green",
        "Herb",
        "Backyard BBQ",
        "Mozzarella",
        "Arugula",
        "Spinach",
        "Summer",
        "Grill/Barbecue"
    ],
    "title": "Burgers with Mozzarella and Spinach-Arugula Pesto",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/burgers-with-mozzarella-and-spinach-arugula-pesto-235619"
}