Veggie Burger

If you’re a vegetarian or vegan feeling left out during barbecue season, it is time to invest in the veggie burger. It is the ultimate in meat imitation cuisine; this is what we’ve been working for all these years. It is so close to meat without actually being meat, that even the most carnivorous palette can have trouble telling that it is actually just vegetables. The secret to making it really delicious though is to season it well.

Health Benefits

Squash, one of the major ingredients in this veggie burger is a highly versatile vegetable that many people find delicious. It has many powerful health benefits that vary according to the type of squash you eat. But in general, squash helps to improve your eyesight, heal and care for your skin, improve and bolster your immune system, manage diabetes, and prevent certain cancers. Squash also helps to build strong bones and stave off certain conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis.

Ingredients

tsp olive oil: 2

small onion - grated: 1

cloves crushed garlic: 2

carrots - shredded: 2

small summer squash - shredded: 1

small zucchini - shredded: 1

cups rolled oats: 1 1/2

cup cheddar cheese - shredded: 1/4

egg - beaten: 1

tbsp soy sauce: 1

cups all-purpose flour: 1 1/2

How To Make Veggie Burger

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over low heat.
   1. Cook the onion and garlic until tender.
   2. Mix in the zucchini, carrots, and squash.
   3. Continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes.
2. Remove pan from heat.
   1. Mix in egg, oats, and cheese.
   2. Stir in soy sauce.
   3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
   4. Refrigerate 1 hour.
3. Preheat the grill to a high temperature.
   1. Place the flour on a large plate.
   2. Form the vegetable mixture into eight 3-inch round patties.
4. Drop each patty into the flour and coat lightly on both sides.
5. Oil the grill grate.
6. Grill patties for 5 minutes on both sides.

Trivia

In India, McDonalds serves a veggie burger.