Zucchini Squash Burgers

• 5 each zucchini or ay other variety of summer squash
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 x garlic cloves
• 4 each onions large, diced
• 2 each carrots diced
• 1 each green bell peppers diced
• 5 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) 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
• 18 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seed meal
• 1 cup cornmeal or flour, or soy powder

1. Slice the zucchini and place in a large pot with 1/2 cup water, adding enough squash to fill the pot.
2. Steam over medium heat for 7 minutes, until soft.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the garlic, onions, carrots, celery, and pepper; saute for 7 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
4. Drain the zucchini and mash well.
5. Add the sauteed vegetables, tahini, seasonings, sesame seeds, sunflower seed meal, and corn meal.
6. The batter should be thick not wet--add flour if needed.
7. Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
8. Oil a cookie sheet.
9. Using a tablespoon, make patties and place them on the sheet.
10. Bake for 8 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

zucchini, vegetable oil, garlic, onions, carrots, green bell peppers, tahini, soy sauce, paprika, oregano, basil, salt, red pepper, sesame seeds, sunflower seed, cornmeal

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/zucchini-squash-burgers-39408 (may not work)