A healthy and tasty alternative
to the beef burger.
Veggie
Burgers
- 1 small onion, finely
chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely
minced
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 1 small zucchini, shredded
- 1 small summer squash,
shredded
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 large egg, slightly
beaten
- Salt and freshly ground
black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- All-purpose flour
- In a skillet heat olive
oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic and cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add carrots, squash, and
zucchini to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add oats, wheat
germ, cheese, egg,
salt and pepper. Stir in soy sauce and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Put a little flour on
a large plate. Make 3-inch round diameter patties with cooled veggie mixture. Dip
both sides of patties in the flour. Refrigerate patties for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place patties on an greased
broiling pan. Broil for 5 minutes on each side.
- Serve on a toasted hamburger
bun with all the fixings, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
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