1,001 Low Fat Veg--Basic 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 (excluding unknown items): 212 Calories; 5g Fat (20.0% calories from

fat); 9g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 62mg Cholesterol; 357mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

 

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

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

 

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