Name: Veggie Tuna Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
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 -

Recipe information

Cooking:

20 min.

Servings per container:

Source:

More details

Ingredients for - Veggie Tuna Burgers

1. 1/4 cup finely chopped onion -

2. 1 garlic clove, minced -

3. 1 cup each shredded zucchini, yellow summer squash and carrots -

4. 1 large egg, lightly beaten -

5. 2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs -

6. 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked -

7. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

9. 1 teaspoon butter -

10. 6 hamburger buns, split -

11. 6 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese -

12. 6 lettuce leaves -

13. 6 slices tomato -

How to cook deliciously - Veggie Tuna Burgers

1. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

In same skillet, cook patties in butter until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with cheese, lettuce and tomato.