Veggie Burgers
Even vegetarians can enjoy a good burger.
Weight Watchers Recipe
Nutrition Facts: 2 WW Points, Calories 124, Fat 5g, Cholesterol 46.5mg, Sodium 189mg, Carbs 14.5, Fiber 2.7g, Sugar 2.3g, Protein 5.2g
Yield:Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. canola oil, divided
- 1/4 cup each minced onion, green pepper, carrot, celery
- 2/3 cup drained canned white kidney (cannellini) beans
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup seasoned dried bread crumbs
- Top with cheddar cheese if desired*
*not in nutrition facts
Instructions
- In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp. of the oil
- Add onion, pepper, carrot, celery and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until veggies are soft and moisture has evaporated
- Set aside to cool
- Using a fork, in medium mixing bowl mash beans
- Stir in egg
- Add bread crumbs and veggies
- Mix until thoroughly combined
- Shape mixture into 4 equal patties
- Set patties on plate and refrigerate covered, 20 minutes
- In same skillet, heat 1 tsp. of the remaining oil
- Add 2 patties and cook over medium heat, turning once, until browned on both sides
- Repeat with remaining oil and patties
birdie: veggie burgers really aren't as bad as everyone thinks. throw it on the grill and put all the fixin's on it and you'd really never know the differents.
Janice Maxon: You can save yourself a few calories by using olive oil instead o f canola
