Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Vegetarian Tuna Burgers Recipe.

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 TSP salt
1/4 TSP pepper
1 TSP butter
6 hamburger buns, split
6 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato

Recipe Instructions:

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.

In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, tuna, salt and pepper.
Add vegetable mixture.
Shape into six 3-1/2" patties.

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

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