I need a recipe for veggie burgers like the kind I usually buy in the frozen section of the market. The last time I tried to make my own they fell apart.
By elena sipkins from White Plains, NY
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You should be able to get enough info from these two recipes to make successful veggie burger patties ;-)
Chickpea Pita Burgers
Ingredients:
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
2/3 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Smoked gouda cheese slices, to taste
4 (about 5 inch) pocket pitas, split
Avocado spread (mashed avocado, sour cream and lemon or lime juice mashed together to taste) or Dijon mustard and mayonnaise mixed to taste
Directions:
Blend the chickpeas, green chiles and cilantro until finely chopped in a blender or food processor. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the panko crumbs and salt and pepper. Stir in the egg and form the mixture into 4 patties.
Heat the olive oil over medium low heat in a large skillet. Cook the burgers for 4 minutes, turn over and cook for about 3 minutes. Top the patties with the cheese and continue to cook for about 1 minute more.
Meanwhile, mix your avocado spread or mustard and mayonnaise mix and spread on the inside of 4 of the pita slices.
Place the cooked chickpea burgers on the condiment topped pita slices, top each with the remaining four pita slices and serve.
Chickpea Burgers
Ingredients:
1 can (15 1/2 oz) chickpeas, rinsed
4 green onions, trimmed and sliced
1 egg
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp oregano
Directions:
Pulse the chickpeas, scallions, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor just until a coarse mixture forms and then form into 4 patties.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, add the patties, cook until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes, then turn and continue to cook until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes.
I've made these, and they have had good reviews from friends, from a recent magazine, though I can't remember which one!
Veggie Burgers
Prep time: about 40 minutes
Makes: 8 burgers
1 c. water
½ c bulgur
¾ c old-fashioned oats
1 T olive oil
1 med. Onion, finely chopped
1. In microwave-safe bowl, microwave water and bulgur on high, 5-7 minutes or until water is absorbed.
2. In 12-in. nonstick skillet, toast oats on medium, 3 minutes. Transfer to food processor.
3. In skillet, heat oil on medium. Add onion; cook 7 minutes, stirring. Add mushrooms, nuts, and garlic; cook 8 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring.
4. In food processor with oats, pulse carrot, celery, parsley, and thyme until finely c hopped. Add egg white, cheddar, bulgur, mushroom mixture, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Pulse until well combined.
Each serving: About 195 calories, 8 g. protein, 18 g. carbohydrate, 11 g. total fat (3 g saturated), 4 g. fiber, 11 mg. cholesterol, 230 mg. sodium.
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