Rice and Bean Burgers (review)

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I made these the other night....very good.  I used pinto beans (although I

wanted black...didn't have them in the pantry) and mashed them up a bit.  I

changed up the measurements a bit...using only 1 cup of bread crumbs and 1 cup

of brown rice (I had the Uncle Ben's package of cooked brown rice...one of my

favorite time savers).  I had some homemade corn salsa in the fridge, so I added

about a cup of that instead of all the veggies listed (basically the same). 

Quick, tasty and leftovers....characteristics of my favorite recipes. I will

definitely make again. Thanks Donna!

 

--- On Fri, 7/3/09, Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote:

 

 

Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower

Rice and Bean Burgers

" GROUP "

Friday, July 3, 2009, 11:06 AM

 

Not sure I ever posted this, I adapted it from an Eden Foods recipe.

Now you need to add bread crumbs as you mix, you might need more or less. You

want them to form and stick together into a patty shape.

Donna

 

Rice and Bean Burgers

 

2 cups cooked white or brown rice

2 cups cooked drained beans, pinto or black

2 cups bread crumbs

1/2 cup onions, finely chopped

1/2 cup red or green bell pepper, small diced

2 clove2 garlic, finely minced

1/3 cup corn, fresh, canned or thawed

Dash red pepper flakes

2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, minced or a Tbl. dried

3 to 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, for frying burgers

Garnish with avocado and salsa or mustard and mayo

 

Mix all ingredients together, except the oil, in a medium mixing bowl, cover and

set aside for 30 minutes allowing the bread crumbs to absorb moisture from the

rice and vegetables, firming up the mixture.

 

Place place 1 tablespoon oil in a medium cast iron skillet, heavy stainless

steel skillet or a griddle. Heat the oil. Take a handful of the rice mixture and

form a ball, then flatten slightly forming a round, thick burger. Place in the

hot oil. Form 3 more burgers and place in the skillet. Cook over medium heat

until a crispy, brown crust forms on the bottom of the burgers. Flip over and

cook until browned and crispy. Remove and repeat the process until all of the

burgers are done, adding oil to the skillet as needed.

 

Serve as is or with mayo and mustard or avocado and salsa on a bun or eat as a

side dish.

 

10-12 burgers