Zucchini Squash Burgers

16 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 each zucchini or ay other variety of summer squash
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 x garlic cloves
  • 4 each onions large, diced
  • 2 each carrots diced
  • 1 each green bell peppers diced
  • 5 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) or peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 18 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seed meal
  • 1 cup cornmeal or flour, or soy powder

Directions

  1. 1
    Slice the zucchini and place in a large pot with 1/2 cup water, adding enough squash to fill the pot.
  2. 2
    Steam over medium heat for 7 minutes, until soft.
  3. 3
    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the garlic, onions, carrots, celery, and pepper; saute for 7 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  4. 4
    Drain the zucchini and mash well.
  5. 5
    Add the sauteed vegetables, tahini, seasonings, sesame seeds, sunflower seed meal, and corn meal.
  6. 6
    The batter should be thick not wet--add flour if needed.
  7. 7
    Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  8. 8
    Oil a cookie sheet.
  9. 9
    Using a tablespoon, make patties and place them on the sheet.
  10. 10
    Bake for 8 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

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