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Try these burgers as a healthy and tasty alternative to the traditional hamburger.

Veggie Burgers with Pistachios

1 cup finely chopped California pistachios
2 cups coarsely grated zucchini
2 cans red kidney beans, drained and mashed
1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme and rosemary
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bottled or homemade oil and vinegar dressing

1. Combine all ingredients, except dressing and mix well.
2. Shape into 6 patties.
3. Brush both sides generously with dressing and place in a grill basket with a fine grid.
4. Grill in covered barbecue over medium coals for 5 to 6 minutes. Baste with dressing and flip burger. Cook another 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Serve in buns with fixings.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis Amount per Serving:
Calories 360
Total Fat (g) 18
Saturated Fat (g) 4
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 8
Cholesterol (mg) 40
Sodium (mg) 920
Potassium (mg) 730
Total Carbohydrate (g) 34
Dietary Fiber (g) 13
Protein (g) 17

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the California Pistachio Commission.