Veggie Burgers - Recipe.com

By pattie_d

These vegetable and bean cakes make a delicious meatless burger when served on a bun with your favorite toppers.

Ingredients

• 2 tbs. finely chopped carrot see savings
• 2 tbs. finely chopped red pepper see savings
• 2 tbs. frozen whole kernel corn see savings
• 1 cup cooked beans and rice* see savings
• 1 egg yolk see savings
• 1 tbs. fine dry bread crumbs see savings
• 1 tbs. olive oil see savings
• 6 small whole grain buns see savings
• 6 small Bibb lettuce leaves see savings
• 6 tomato slices see savings
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt see savings
• 2 tsp. honey mustard see savings

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place carrots, red pepper, and corn in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 Tbs. water. Cover with wax paper and microwave on High for 2 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.

2. Place beans and rice in a bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in cooked veggies and egg yolk. With wet hands, shape well-rounded tablespoons of mixture into balls, then roll in bread crumbs to coat. Flatten into patties.

3. Heat oil in a skillet on medium. Cook patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve in buns with lettuce, tomato, and a dip made of stirred yogurt and honey mustard.

4. For beans and rice, in a 10-inch skillet cooked 1/2 cup finely chopped onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender (4 minutes). Stir in 1/4 cup uncooked brown rice; stir for 1 minute. Add 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40 minutes. Stir in 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained. Heat through. Makes 2 cups.