Zucchini Wheat Germ Burgers

• large eggs↗2
• wheat germ↗3⁄4 cup

  toasted

• shredded monterey jack cheese1⁄2 cup
• chopped mushroom1⁄4 cup
• small onion, minced↗1⁄2

  about 1/2 cup

• thyme↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  crumbled

• rosemary↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  crumbled

• shredded zucchini1 1⁄2 cups
• salt↗

  to taste

• fresh ground pepper↗

  to taste

• vegetable oil↗1 tablespoon
• hamburger buns↗4
• roasted red pepper↗

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs.

2. 2

   Stir in wheat germ, cheese, mushrooms, onion, thyme, rosemary and zucchini. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Shape into 4 patties, 3/4-inch thick.

4. 4

   In a nonstick saute pan, heat the oil, place in patties, and cook until golden, about 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Flip, and cook other side until golden, too, about 3 minutes more.

6. 6

   Serve with buns and your favorite fixings. Sean Donnellson recommends roasted red peppers. Olive tapenade is another possibility.