Veggie Burgers

By dfarber

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup of corn
• 6 mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• dash of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh spinach
• 1 Carrot grated
• 1 Small potato, peeled and grated
• 1 egg white
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup of fresh bread crumbs
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
• yogurt and mint optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Stir in corn, mushrooms, scallions, and red pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, add garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper cook for 30 second. Remove from heat, stir in spinach. Add the grated carrot and potato, stir to combine. Add the egg white, season with salt and pepper, stir in enough bread crumbs so that the mixture holds together. Shape into 6 patties and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet and cook burgers until golden on each side. In a small bowl mix together the yogurt and minced mint serve with the burgers.