Veggie Tuna Burgers

You don’t have to be a health nut to enjoy the flavor of these moist and nutritious burgers.They’re an easy way to get my children to eat their vegetables.,

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup each shredded zucchini, yellow summer squash and carrots
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 6 hamburger buns, split
• 6 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 6 lettuce leaves
• 6 slices tomato

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Directions

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Nutrition Facts

1 each: 275 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.