Pesto Sliders

By Tonya_Speed

Per Serving: 530 Calories; 28g Fat; 32g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 82mg Cholesterol; 632mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat. Points: 12

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Non-aerosol cooking spray
• 8 mini sandwich rolls, split
• 2 tablespoons jarred pesto
• 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced (8 slices)
• 2 tablespoons shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, salt and pepper; divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a 1/4-inch thick patty. Heat a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; add patties and cook for 3 minutes per side or until they reach desired level of doneness. Spread the bottom half of each roll with 3/4 teaspoon pesto and top each with 1 tomato slice, 1 beef patty, 3/4 teaspoon shaved cheese and the top half of the bun.