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

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

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