Veggie Burger Recipes

Homemade Veggie Burgers

Best tasting (and easiest) Veggie Burgers I've ever made. Serve with Lemon Aioli.

Ingredients:

• 1 can (19 oz.) Romano or white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chili sauce or salsa
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil

• 2 cloves fresh garlic
• 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/3 cup regular or low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Burgers: Pour about three-quarters of the Romano beans into large bowl; mash with fork. Stir in remaining beans along with egg, dry bread crumbs, chili sauce and green onion. Shape into 4 patties. (To make ahead,wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.) In non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook patties, turning once, for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.

Lemon Aioli: Peel and finely mince the garlic or use a garlic press. Place the garlic in a 2 cup or larger bowl. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the bowl. Add the mayonnaise and oil and stir well to blend. Serve at once or refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 days.

You could also use orange zest and juice in place of the lemon.

By sooz from Toronto, ON

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Quinoa Burgers

Quinoa is a great source of protein and fiber. These quinoa burgers are a great alternative to meat. They taste great and are healthy for you.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked quinoa (instructions below)
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 medium carrot, finely grated
• 3 eggs
• 3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• olive oil for frying

• sour cream
• Cajun seasoning
• ketchup

Directions:

Cooking Quinoa: Bring 2 cups of water and 1/2 tsp. salt to a boil. Add 1 cup quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Gently fluff with fork and cool for a few minutes.

Preparing Burgers: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Heat a few tsp. of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into the pan and use a fork to flatten into "patties" (approx. 1/2 inch thick). Fry burgers until golden brown, cooking for approx. 4 minutes on each side.

Source: http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/love-my-quinoa-burger/

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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 from White Plains, NY

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By vbart 12/07/2010

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
10 oz. mushrooms, finely chopped
½ c walnuts, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carrot, cut up
1 stalk celery, cut up
¼ c. fresh parsley, packed
1/8 t. dried thyme
1 lg. egg white (I used two whole eggs)
1/3 c. grated cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
Non-stick cooking spray
Bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, etc.

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.
5. Scoop ½ cup mixture; pat into 3 ½ inch round. Place on waxed paper. Repeat. Wrap and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Do not thaw before cooking.
6. Spray 12-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat on medium 1 minute. Add burgers in 2 batches; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until browned, turning once. Serve with buns, lettuce, tomato and onion, if you like.

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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