ZUCCHINI WHEAT GERM BURGERS

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Entered for safe-keeping, from Sean Donnellan's "Something Tastes Funny" with recipes by Naidre Miller. This book is geared towards new cooks or non-cooks.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 4 burgers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs
3/4 cup wheat germ, toasted
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped mushroom
1/2 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 hamburger buns
roasted red pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Stir in wheat germ, cheese, mushrooms, onion, thyme, rosemary and zucchini. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Shape into 4 patties, 3/4-inch thick.
  • In a nonstick saute pan, heat the oil, place in patties, and cook until golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Flip, and cook other side until golden, too, about 3 minutes more.
  • Serve with buns and your favorite fixings. Sean Donnellson recommends roasted red peppers. Olive tapenade is another possibility.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.3, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 324.4, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16.5

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