Veggie Tuna Burgers

Name: Veggie Tuna Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup each shredded zucchini, yellow summer squash and carrots; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs; 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon butter; 6 hamburger buns, split; 6 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 6 lettuce leaves; 6 slices tomato

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

You don't have to be a health nut to enjoy the flavor of these moist and nutritious burgers.They're an easy way to get my children to eat their vegetables.

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup each shredded zucchini, yellow summer squash and carrots
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon butter
6 hamburger buns, split
6 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato

Directions

1. In a greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, yellow squash and carrots; saute until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature.
2. In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, tuna, salt and pepper. Add vegetable mixture. Shape into six 3-1/2-in. patties.
3. In same skillet, cook patties in butter until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with cheese, lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 275 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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