Best Zucchini Burgers No Not Vegetarian Recipes

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ZUCCHINI BURGERS



Zucchini Burgers image

With just-picked-from-the-garden-zucchini, your kids won't even know these burgers are meatless. -Kimberly Danek Pinkson, San Anselmo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded zucchini
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
3 hard-boiled large egg whites, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato
4 slices onion

Steps:

  • In a sieve or colander, drain zucchini, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry. In a small bowl, combine the zucchini, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, salt and cayenne. Gently stir in chopped egg whites., Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Drop batter by scant 2/3 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed., Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF AND ZUCCHINI BURGERS



Beef and Zucchini Burgers image

A different twist on the traditional hamburger. I like any recipe that squeezes in more green vegetables.

Provided by Colbys Mom

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons salsa
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 zucchini, finely diced
1 1/4 lbs ground chuck or 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 (7 inch) pita breads, warmed

Steps:

  • Make sauce: combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in nonstick skillet; add onion, half the zucchini and cook 3-4 minutes, until tender.
  • Cool.
  • Toss beef with zucchini mixture, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Shape into four 1/2" thick patties.
  • Heat grill pan.
  • Grill patties 5-6 minutes per side until an instant-read thermometer inserted into side of burger registers 160 degrees (165 degrees for turkey).
  • Place burgers, sauce, and remaining zucchini inside pita.

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