Veggie Burgers With Zucchini and Corn - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Veggie Burgers With Zucchini and Corn is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated zucchini (from about 1 medium zucchini), squeezed to remove excess water, divided
- 1/3 cup white beans, rinsed, divided
- 1/4 cup frozen corn (preferably fire-roasted) , thawed, divided
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, plus more for brushing
- 3/4 cup cooked millet or white quinoa
- 1/2 cup finely chopped basil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 4 slices white cheddar
- 4 hamburger buns
- Green leaf lettuce, (for serving)
- 1 avocado, cubed, lightly smashed
Instructions
- Cut onion in half crosswise. Slice one-half into 1/4" rings; set aside. Finely chop remaining onion. Pulse chopped onion, garlic, cornmeal, 3/4 cup zucchini, 2 Tbsp. beans, and 2 Tbsp. corn in a food processor until finely chopped, 30 –45 seconds.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Add chopped onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to soften and thicken, 3 –4 minutes. Add remaining 3/4 cup zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini begins to soften and become translucent, 3 –4 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and gently mix in millet, 1/4 cup basil, 3/4 tsp. salt, 3/4 tsp. pepper, and the remaining beans and corn until well combined. Form mixture into 4 (1"-thick) patties. Cover with plastic and freeze 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, and remaining 1/4 cup basil in a small bowl; set aside. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high; oil grate or pan. Toss reserved onion rings with 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook onion rings until softened and lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Brush patties all over with oil. Cook, flipping once, until medium brown and toasted, about 7 minutes on each side; add 1 slice cheese to each during last 3 minutes of cooking. Transfer onions and burgers to a plate. Toast buns until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Place 1 piece lettuce on each bottom bun and top with a burger. Top with onions. Spread 1 Tbsp. basil mayonnaise on each top bun, add smashed avocado, and close sandwiches.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
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Yes, this Veggie Burgers With Zucchini and Corn recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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