Veggie Burgers

Believe it or not, these are quite good, even Allen seemed to like them, but he put Dorothy Lynch salad dressing on his.. I ate mine plain.. and frankly I think they are better cold than hot, but each to his own taste buds..

3 Tbsp olive oil divided
2 mediuim carrots, shredded
2 small zucchini, peeled and shredded (I didn't peel mine)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and shredded
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 Cups rolled oats (oatmeal)
1/2 Cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 large eggs
3 Tbsp. teriyaki sauce ( I didn't have this so I used 1 1/2 Tbsp of Soy Sauce)
1 Cup all-purpose flour
8 lettuce leaves
8 hamburger buns
16 tomato slices

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium -low heat. Add the carrots, zucchini, sweet potato, onion and garlic. Cook stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender 4-7 minutes.

Combine the cooked vegetables, oats, Cheddar cheese, eggs and teriyaki sauce in a large bowl. Mix well. Shape the vegetable mixture into eight 3-inch round patties. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Drop each patty into the flour, lightly coating both sides.

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a clean 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 4 patties until heated through and browned. 3-5 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining oil and patties. Place 1 lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun. Add 2 tomato slices, the burger and the top bun half. Serve.