Best Zucchini Wheat Germ Burgers Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

ZUCCHINI BURGERS

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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

Ingredients

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

ZUCCHINI BURGERS (NO, NOT VEGETARIAN)

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Make and share this Zucchini Burgers (no, not vegetarian) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Izzy Knight

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
2 medium zucchini, coarsely grated
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 -2 jalapeno, minced (for extra spunk, add a splash of jalapeno juice)
salt & pepper
4 slices cheese, of choice (optional)
4 large hamburger buns
mustard
mayonnaise
onion
lettuce
tomatoes
bacon
bell pepper (etc.)

Steps:

Mix first six ingredients together, add salt and pepper to taste, and form four patties.
Grill until desired doneness is reached, placing one slice of cheese on each burger when they are turned.
Serve with desired garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.3, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 289.7, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 28.5

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