Healthified Rice and Bean Burgers
Healthified Rice and Bean Burgers
Provided by: live better america
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100% less sat fat • 100% less cholesterol than the original recipeĀ see the comparison. If you’re tired of those frozen preformed patties, this recipe’s for you. We’ve taken veggie burgers to a tastier new level!
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3/4 cup cooked brown rice
- 4 whole grain hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- Fresh spinach leaves, tomato slices, and/or red onion slices (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs*
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a medium bowl, coarsely mash beans with a potato masher or fork. Stir in onion, celery, bread crumbs, cilantro, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in rice.
- Shape the bean mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
- Preheat a grill pan or large skillet over medium heat. Add patties to pan or skillet. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through, turning patties once.
- Serve burgers on buns with mayonnaise, and, if desired, spinach, tomato, and/or red onion.
- *TIP: To make 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs, place 1/2 slice of whole wheat bread in a blender or food processor and blend or process into coarse crumbs.
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