Zucchini Wheat Germ Burgers

Entered for safe-keeping, from Sean Donnellan's "Something Tastes Funny" with recipes by Naidre Miller. This book is geared towards new cooks or non-cooks.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 burgers

Ingredients

• 2  large eggs
• 3⁄4 cup wheat germ, toasted
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped mushroom
• 1⁄2 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme, crumbled
• 1⁄2 teaspoon rosemary, crumbled
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded zucchini
•  salt, to taste
•  fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 4  hamburger buns
•  roasted red pepper (optional)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
2. Stir in wheat germ, cheese, mushrooms, onion, thyme, rosemary and zucchini. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Shape into 4 patties, 3/4-inch thick.
4. In a nonstick saute pan, heat the oil, place in patties, and cook until golden, about 4 minutes.
5. Flip, and cook other side until golden, too, about 3 minutes more.
6. Serve with buns and your favorite fixings. Sean Donnellson recommends roasted red peppers. Olive tapenade is another possibility.