Vegetarian Grain Burgers
Set aside the standard hamburger for the night and give this healthy staple a try. It’s also a hearty meal that your vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends are sure to love.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup(s) uncooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup(s) uncooked bulgur
- 1 tablespoon(s) Mrs. Dash
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) poultry seasoning
- 16 floz water
- 2 cup(s) finely chopped fresh mushrooms
- 3/4 cup(s) old fashioned oats
- 1 cup(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup(s) shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup(s) finely chopped onions
- 1/2 cup(s) fat-free cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup(s) egg substitute
- 2 tablespoon(s) minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 4/25 tablespoon(s) dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) celery seeds
- 3 teaspoon(s) canola oil, divided
Instructions
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Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender.
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Remove from heat and cool completely, refrigerate.
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Combine the mushrooms, oats, mozzarella, cheese cheddar cheese and onion.
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In a food processor, process the cottage cheese and egg substitute until smooth.
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Add mushroom mixture, parsley, salt, basil, celery seed and chilled rice mixture.
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Using 1/2 cup of mixture, shape into 12 patties.
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In a non-stick skillet, cook four patties in 1 tbs of oil for 5 minutes on each side or until browned and crisp.
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Repeat with remaining patties and oil.
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Serve on hamburger buns with condiments.
Nutrition
Calories: 1066.57kcalCarbohydrates: 105.04gProtein: 81.42gFat: 43.83gSaturated Fat: 16.07gCholesterol: 67.5mgSodium: 10840.96mgFiber: 15.09gSugar: 13.08g
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