Recipe for cooking veggie burgers with vidalia relish

Quick Meals- Salads and Vegetarian Dishes :: Vegetarian Entrees

Veggie Burgers with Vidalia Relish

Yield: 2 servings

1 sm. zucchini, diced
1 packed C. diced shiitake mushrooms
1/4 C. green onions, chopped, green parts only
1 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 C. plain cooked brown rice
1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
Black pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. Herbes de Provence or oregano
1 egg, beaten
Vidalia Onion Relish
2 hoagie or submarine rolls

Mince zucchini, mushrooms, and onion very fine. Heat 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil in lrg. skillet. Saut vegetables over med. heat until tender, about 10 min. Remove to bowl. Stir in brown rice, soy sauce, pepper, herbs and egg.

Heat remaining 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil in skillet. Drop rice mixture as 6 sm. burgers into skillet. Gently press down with spatula and dry until browned on bottom, about 5 min. Gently turn and fry another 5 min.

To serve, place 3 sm. burgers on each roll. Top with relish and close, or serve burgers plain with relish.

Vidalia Onion Relish

Yield: 1 C.

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tsp. Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash nutmeg

Heat oil in med. pan. Add onion and saut over low heat until golden and tender, about 10 min.

Stir in vinegar. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Serve warm.