Chicken Burgers Packed with Hidden Veggies!

These were a HUGE hit today with my kids and the kids I nanny for.  The best part is they are packed with hidden veggies. My husband was home for lunch this afternoon and also thought they were delicious. :)


Adapted from Superfood for Babies & Children by: Annabel Karmel

BURGERS:

1/2 cup washed and finely chopped white and light green parts of a leek

2 medium carrots, peeled and grated

1 large zucchini, grated

1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

6 boneless, skinless, chicken breast tenders, chopped

1 apple, peeled, cored, and grated

1 chicken stock cube, finely crumbled

1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 1/2 cups bread crumbs

COATING:

All purpose flour

2 eggs lightly beaten

Bread crumbs

Vegetable oil for frying

Meunster cheese slices

buns

Saute leek, carrots, and zucchini in the 1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil for 3-5 minutes.  Remove from heat and mix with remaining raw ingredients.  Process in a food processor in batches.  Form into burgers (makes about 10 4-5" burgers) using flour coated hands.  Coat in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.  Saute in vegetable oil until golden and cooked through about 4-5 minutes per side.  Top with muenster cheese and put on a bun.  Serve with fries, some fresh fruit, or a small side salad.