1,001 Low Fat Veg Recipes -- Burgers

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Basic " Burgers "

 

Recipe By :1,001 Low Fat Vegetarian Recipes, pg 385

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : 1,001 Low Fat Veg Recipes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 12 oz pkg frozen prebrowned

---vegetable protein crumbles* -- thawed

2 eggs -- lightly beaten

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

vegetable cooking spray

6 whole wheat hamburger buns -- toasted

condiments: ketchup, mustard, onion,

---pickle, etc.

 

Combine vegetable protein crumbles, eggs, bread crumbs, and onion; shape mixture

into 6 " burgers " .

 

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook

" burgers " until browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Serve in buns with

condiments.

 

 

Variations:

Herb Seasoned " Burgers " : Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of herbs such as Italian

seasoning, basil, oregano, or sage to the " burger " mixture.

 

" Cheeseburgers " : Top browned " burgers " with 1 slice of reduced fat Cheddar,

Swiss, or Monterey Jack cheese. Cover skillet and cook over medium-low heat

until cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes.

 

" Burgers " Deluxe: Add 1/4 cup chopped green or red bell pepper, 2 cloves minced

garlic, and 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herbs to the " burger " mixture. Serve

cooked " burgers " in toasted buns topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion slices.

 

Smothered " Burgers " : Thinly slice 1 large onion, cook in 1 tablespoon of

vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat until very soft,

about 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Serve over

" burgers " .

 

Mushroom " Burgers " : Saute 2 to 3 cups sliced mushrooms in 1 tablespoon

vegetable oil in large skillet until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, season to taste

with salt & pepper. Spoon over " burgers " .

 

 

 

 

 

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Per serving: 212 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (19% calories from fat); 9g

Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 357mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : *Morningstar Farms " Recipe Crumbles " is one brand. This product is sold

in the frozen foods section by the breakfast products (waffles, etc.).

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

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Greek-Style " Burgers "

 

Recipe By :1,001 Low Fat Vegetarian Recipes, pg 390

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : 1,001 Low Fat Veg Recipes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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6 " Basic Burgers " -- (page 385)

1/4 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese

2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves

1 1/2 cups chopped onions

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes

2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini

2 teaspoons dried mint leaves

salt & pepper to taste

6 pita breads

 

Make " Basic Burgers " adding feta cheese and 1 teaspoon of oregano leaves to the

mixture.

 

Saute onions and garlic in oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, zucchini,

mint, and remaining 1 teaspoon oregano. Cook, covered, over medium heat until

tomatoes are wilted, about 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until vegetables are

tender and excess juices absorbed, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt &

pepper.

 

Arrange cooked " burgers " in pita breads and spoon vegetable mixture inside.

 

 

 

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Per serving: 36 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (54% calories from fat); 1g

Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0