Zucchini Squash Burgers

Yields:	6 servings
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	Preparation	22 minutes
	Cooking	8 minutes
	Ready In	30 minutes

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Ingredients

5	each	zucchini	or ay other variety of summer squash
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
4	x	garlic cloves
4	each	onion	large, diced
2	each	carrots	diced
1	each	green bell pepper	diced
5	tablespoons	tahini	or peanut butter
3	tablespoons	soy sauce, tamari
1/2	teaspoon	paprika
1/2	teaspoon	oregano
1/2	teaspoon	basil
1/2	teaspoon	sea salt
1/8	teaspoon	red pepper flakes	optional
1/2	cup	sesame seeds
1/2	cup	sunflower seed meal
1	cup	cornmeal	or flour, or soy powder

Directions

Slice the zucchini and place in a large pot with 1/2 cup water, adding enough squash to fill the pot.

Steam over medium heat for 7 minutes, until soft.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the garlic, onions, carrots, celery, and pepper; sauté for 7 minutes, till vegetables are tender.

Drain the zucchini and mash well.

Add the sautéed vegetables, tahini, seasonings, sesame seeds, sunflower seed meal, and corn meal.

The batter should be thick not wet--add flour if needed.

Preheat oven to 375.

Oil a cookie sheet. Using a tablespoon, make patties and place them on the sheet.

Bake for 8 minutes on each side, until golden brown.