Veggie Burgers (Low Fat and Low Cholesterol!!)

Submitted by Noo8820

"I'm always looking for recipes that are lower in fat and cholesterol since DH was diagnosed with a problem..but I also don't want our taste buds to be compromised and feel that we are missing out on everything that tastes good! This is such a simple and very tasty recipe and makes for a great weeknight supper served in pita bread with a nice crisp salad."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 115 g mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small courgette, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 25 g unsalted peanuts or 25 g cashew nuts
• 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon yeast extract
• salt and black pepper
• flour, for shaping

directions

1. Cook the mushrooms in a non stick frying pan without oil, stirring, for 8-10 minutes to drive off all the moisture.
2. Whizz together the onion, courgette, carrot and nuts in a processor, until they are beginning to bind together.
3. Stir in the mushrooms, breadcrumbs, parsley, yeast extract and seasoning to taste. Shape into burgers with lightly floured hands and chill.
4. Cook the burgers in a non stick frying pan with very little oil or under a hot grill for about 8-10 minutes turning once, until they are cooked and golden brown.