Carrot/nut/bean burger
My adaptation of one in Vegetarian Planet by Didi Emmons. I like the colour and hearty flavour of this. It's a really satisfying substitute for meat in a burger. You may use canned beans which cuts down on production time.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2 -4tablespoons corn oil or 2 -4 tablespoons safflower oil
- 1
- 2 -3
- 1teaspoon coriander powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground cumin
- 4
- 1⁄41/4 cup pumpkin seeds or 1/4 cup your favourite nuts, chopped.
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 3
-
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DIRECTIONS
- Saute onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until translucent.
- Do not brown.
- Add coriander and cumin and cook 2 more minutes.
- If using mushrooms, add and saute 5 minutes more.
- Put the onion, mushroom,spice mixture in a large bowl and add the grated carrots, nuts, parsley, salt (or miso) and pepper.
- Process the rice and beans until pureed.
- Add to the bowl.
- If using tofu, add to the bowl now.
- Mix the works gently with your hands (yes, your hands) to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Don't pound or mush.
- Dust your hands well with flour and form the mix into six generous patties, squeezing firmly.
- In a large iron skillet, heat the rest of the oil on medium.
- Without crowding them, cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
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