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Are your kids tired of the same old lunch or icky cafeteria food? These mini veggie burgers are the answers! Have your children help you prepare a large batch and freeze them for popping into lunch boxes all month.

WHAT YOU NEED

2 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion
1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 cup chopped mushrooms

1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup grated Cheddar (or favorite!) cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
vegetable oil (for frying)

HOW TO MAKE IT

1. With a grown-up helper, carefully boil a pot of water on the stove. Add potatoes and boil for 25-30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. When cool, peel and grate. Set aside.

2. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until onions are soft.

3. Add the broccoli, carrots, and mushroom to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn off heat.

4. Add the grated potato, corn, soy sauce, cheese, and parsley. Stir and allow to cool until cool enough to touch.

5. While cooling, crack and beat the eggs. Stir together the breadcrumbs and ground flax seeds.

6. Form the burger mixture into 13-15 mini burgers, dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumb and flax seed mix.

7. To your large pan, heat a bit of oil on medium heat. Saute each burger until golden and crisp on both sides.

8. Serve plain or on bun with favorite toppings.

Makes 13-15 mini burgers