Zucchini Burgers by @maritoemoglie_incucina

30 min
Medium

4 servings

🥒

400 g

Zucchini

🧅

70 g

Onion

🧄

6 g

Garlic

🥖

55 g

Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs

🧀

25 g

Grated Cheese

🥚

50 g

Egg

🌿

1 g

Dried Oregano

🌶️

2 g

Sweet Paprika

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

⚫

0.3 g

Black Pepper

🫒

15 ml

Olive Oil

🍞

Whole Wheat Bun

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Grate the 2 medium zucchini into a mixing bowl.

    🥒zucchini
    🧀box grater
    🥣mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/11

    Stir 1/4 teaspoon salt into the grated zucchini. Rest for 10 minutes.

    🥒zucchini
    🧂salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/11

    Transfer the zucchini to a colander. Squeeze firmly to remove excess liquid.

    🥒zucchini
    🧺colander

  4. Step 4/11

    Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic.

    🫒olive oil
    🧅onion
    🧄garlic
    🍳frying pan
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/11

    Cook the onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

    🧅onion
    🧄garlic
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  6. Step 6/11

    Combine squeezed zucchini, cooked onion and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add whole wheat breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

    🥒zucchini
    🧅onion
    🧄garlic
    🥖whole wheat breadcrumbs
    🧀low-fat Parmesan cheese
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups

  7. Step 7/11

    Add the beaten egg, dried oregano, sweet paprika, remaining salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

    🥚egg
    🌿dried oregano
    🌶️sweet paprika
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/11

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a burger patty.

    🥒zucchini
    🥖whole wheat breadcrumbs
    🧀low-fat Parmesan cheese
    🥚egg
    🍳baking sheet

  9. Step 9/11

    Brush the frying pan with the remaining olive oil. Heat it over medium-low heat.

    🫒olive oil
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  10. Step 10/11

    Cook the zucchini patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Turn them once when golden brown.

    🥒zucchini
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  11. Step 11/11

    Serve the zucchini burgers hot. Pair with a whole wheat bun and preferred fresh toppings if desired.

    🥒zucchini
    🥄spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Grains, Eggs, Herbs and spices, Seasonings, Oils

Ingredients

Zucchini, Onion, Garlic, Whole wheat breadcrumbs, Grated cheese, Egg, Dried oregano, Sweet paprika, Salt, Black pepper, Olive oil, Whole wheat bun

Allergens

gluten, wheat, eggs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Mediterranean

Calories

145 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 7g, Carbohydrates: 14g, Fat: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 135mg, Potassium: 370mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Sodium: 250mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin A: 110mcg RAE, Vitamin K: 12mcg, Folate: 40mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

box grater, mixing bowl, colander, frying pan, spatula, baking sheet, measuring cups, measuring spoons

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Vegetarian Burger, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight meal, Meatless Monday

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@maritoemoglie_incucina

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Mediterranean

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Moist

Flavors

Savory, Herbaceous, Mildly spicy, Cheesy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool completely,Store in an airtight container), freezer : 2 months (Freeze cooked patties in a sealed freezer-safe container,Separate patties with parchment paper)