Flavored with herbs and Italian cheeses, these zucchini burgers are a wonderful vegetarian burger that everyone will enjoy. The burger mixture comprises ingredients like shredded zucchini, bread, parsley, parmesan, and dried herbs, resulting in super tender burgers that are full of flavor.
To make the zucchini burgers, shredded zucchini is combined with sauteed onion, bread cubes, dried herbs, parsley, eggs, parmesan, and breadcrumbs. Then, the mixture is assembled into burgers with shredded cheese in their centres before they are sprinkled with parmesan and baked in the oven. The finished burgers can then be served on their own with your favorite side dishes or sandwiched on buns like traditional hamburgers.
What are Zucchini Burgers?
Zucchini burgers are vegetarian burgers made of shredded zucchini, cheese, bread, breadcrumbs, parsley, and dried herbs. The burger mixture is assembled into burgers in such a way that the cheese is in their centres, which becomes gooey once baked in the oven.
Pro Tips
- Don’t skip the step of salting the shredded zucchini as this will help remove excess moisture, ensuring that the burgers hold together.
- Use a burger mold to shape the burgers, which will ensure they are perfect, circular burgers.
- Before baking the burgers, brush them with oil to help them become golden brown.
- Bake the burgers on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent them from sticking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Zucchini Burgers Be Grilled?
Yes, you could cook them on the grill if you prefer. However, since they have a more delicate nature, it would be best to grill the burgers on a baking pan on the grill to prevent them from falling through the grates.
What is the Best Sauce to Serve With Zucchini Burgers?
These zucchini burgers would be delicious with an herbed yogurt sauce or even a garlic or lemon aioli. However, you could also serve them with just a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of fresh herbs if desired.
Can Zucchini Burgers Be Frozen?
Yes, if you want to make a large batch of zucchini burgers in advance, you can freeze them in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Then, you can reheat them in the oven or microwave when you are ready to serve them.
How to Store Zucchini Burgers
Leftover zucchini burgers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Zucchini Burgers
Grate the zucchini and place it in a bowl. Stir in the salt and drain off the excess water.
Grate the zucchini and place it in a bowl. Stir in the salt and drain off the excess water.
Heat oil in a pan on the stove. Add the onion and saute it until it is translucent. Stir in the grated zucchini and season it with pepper.
Heat oil in a pan on the stove. Add the onion and saute it until it is translucent. Stir in the grated zucchini and season it with pepper.
In a bowl, stir the bread cubes with the dried herbs, parsley, and zucchini mixture until combined.
In a bowl, stir the bread cubes with the dried herbs, parsley, and zucchini mixture until combined.
Stir the eggs into the zucchini mixture followed by the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
Stir the eggs into the zucchini mixture followed by the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
Drizzle a parchment-lined baking sheet with olive oil. To make four burgers, using a burger press, fill it up halfway with the zucchini mixture and arrange cheese on top.
Drizzle a parchment-lined baking sheet with olive oil. To make four burgers, using a burger press, fill it up halfway with the zucchini mixture and arrange cheese on top.
Top the burger press with zucchini mixture until it reaches the top.
Top the burger press with zucchini mixture until it reaches the top.
Remove the press and brush the burgers with oil.
Remove the press and brush the burgers with oil.
Sprinkle them with parmesan cheese and bake them in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle them with parmesan cheese and bake them in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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