Garden Fresh Burgers

    Yield: 6 servings

    Source: "Mr. Food Every Day's a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook"


    Ingredients

      3/4 C dry bread crumbs, divided
      1 T vegetable oil
      1 med onion, finely chopped
      2 garlic cloves, minced
      1 tsp dried thyme
      3 C warm cooked brown rice
      1 med carrot, peeled and grated
      1/3 C chopped fresh parsley
      1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
      3 T light soy sauce
      2 eggs


    Preheat broiler. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Place 1/2 cup bread crumbs in a shallow dish; set aside.
    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and thyme for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is tender; transfer to a large bowl.
    Add remaining ingredients except the reserved bread crumbs; mix well. Form mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties, coat with reserved 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Place on baking sheet and broil for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until golden and heated through.
    Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 patty):Calories: 251, Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 76 mg, Sodium: 538 mg,Carbohydrate: 38 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 9 g

    Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Fat