Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 Here are a few of the veggie burger recipes I sent to Gary: Basic " Burgers " Black Bean Burgers Caribbean Bean Burgers (even my " anti-vegetarian " , super picky-eating stepsons liked these!) Chickpea and Tahini Burgers Grilled Black Bean Burgers Pinto Burgers * Exported from MasterCook * Basic " Burgers " Recipe By :1,001 Low Fat Vegetarian Recipes, pg 385 Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : 1,001 Low Fat Veg Recipes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 12 oz pkg frozen prebrowned ---vegetable protein crumbles* -- thawed 2 eggs -- lightly beaten 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped onion vegetable cooking spray 6 whole wheat hamburger buns -- toasted condiments: ketchup, mustard, onion, ---pickle, etc. Combine vegetable protein crumbles, eggs, bread crumbs, and onion; shape mixture into 6 " burgers " . Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook " burgers " until browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Serve in buns with condiments. Variations: Herb Seasoned " Burgers " : Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of herbs such as Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, or sage to the " burger " mixture. " Cheeseburgers " : Top browned " burgers " with 1 slice of reduced fat Cheddar, Swiss, or Monterey Jack cheese. Cover skillet and cook over medium-low heat until cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes. " Burgers " Deluxe: Add 1/4 cup chopped green or red bell pepper, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herbs to the " burger " mixture. Serve cooked " burgers " in toasted buns topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion slices. Smothered " Burgers " : Thinly slice 1 large onion, cook in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat until very soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Serve over " burgers " . Mushroom " Burgers " : Saute 2 to 3 cups sliced mushrooms in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large skillet until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, season to taste with salt & pepper. Spoon over " burgers " . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 212 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (19% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 357mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates NOTES : *Morningstar Farms " Recipe Crumbles " is one brand. This product is sold in the frozen foods section by the breakfast products (waffles, etc.). Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Black Bean Burgers Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beans & Rice Sandwiches Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 16 oz cans black beans -- rinsed & drained 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular oats 1 medium onion -- chopped 2 jalapeno peppers -- seeded & chopped 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 large eggs (or substitute) -- lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 hamburger buns condiments of choice Coarsely mash beans with a fork. Combine beans and next 6 ingredients; shape into 8 patties. Stir together flour and cornmeal and dredge patties in mixture. Cook patties in hot oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve on buns with condiments of choice (lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, ketchup, mustard, salsa, etc.). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 755 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (7% calories from fat); 41g Protein; 135g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 517mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 9 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Caribbean Bean Burgers Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beans Sandwiches Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 15 oz. can Great northern beans -- rinsed & drained 1 cup plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup onion -- finely chopped 1 egg (or substitute) -- slightly beaten 3 tablespoons skim milk 1 clove garlic -- minced 1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning (dry spice blend) 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) nonstick cooking spray 4 hamburger buns or 8 bread slices condiments of choice In a medium mixing bowl, mash beans with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients (except cooking spray, bread, and condiments, of course); mix well. Shape mixture into 4 patties about 4 " in diameter. Spray a nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in skillet until browned, turning once, about 8 minutes. Serve on buns or bread with favorite condiments. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 164 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (2% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; trace Cholesterol; 13mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Chickpea and Tahini Burgers Recipe By :Bon Appetit, July 1999 Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Sandwiches Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 15 oz can chickpeas -- rinsed and drained 3 tbsp minced red onion 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill 2 1/2 tbsp dry bread crumbs 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 large egg white 1 tbsp tahini 2 cloves garlic -- peeled 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce 1/4 tsp ground cumin 2 pita bread halves, warmed -- halved horizontally 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce 1 cup chopped tomatoes Using a fork, coarsely mash 3/4 cup chickpeas in a medium bowl. Mix in the onion and next 3 ingredients. Puree the remaining chickpeas, egg white, tahini and garlic in a processor until almost smooth. Stir into the mashed chickpea mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into 4 patties. If grilling, spray the grill rack with nonstick spray and heat the grill to medium. If sauteeing, spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium heat. Lightly spray the patties on both sides with nonstick spray. Place patties on the grill or in the skillet and cook until golden brown and heated through - about 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, hot pepper sauce and cumin in a small bowl. Place burgers in pita halves. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and yogurt. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 457 Calories (kcal); 9g Total Fat; (16% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 74g Carbohydrate; trace Cholesterol; 115mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates NOTES : Posted to RecipeLu on 6-13-99 Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Grilled Black Bean Burgers Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beans & Legumes Grilling Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 15 oz. cans black beans -- rinsed & drained 1/4 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped 1/4 cup red onion -- finely chopped 1 egg white (or replacer) -- slightly beaten 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic -- minced 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon red pepper 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs nonstick cooking spray 1 tablespoon olive oil salsa for topping Place beans in a large bowl and coarsely mash until they stick together. Add cilantro, onion, egg white, cumin, garlic, allspice, and red pepper. Mix until well-blended. Divide mixture into 8 equal parts. Shape into 1/2-inch thick patties. Coat the patties with bread crumbs and spray both sides with nonstick cooking spray. At this point, the burgers can be frozen for later use. Patties can be cooked on the grill until heated through and browned on the outside. Alternatively, heat olive oil in a large skillet and fry bean cakes until brown on both sides, turning once, and cook about 8 minutes total. Serve warm with salsa for topping and other condiments & toppings of choice. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 202 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (11% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 42mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Pinto Burgers Recipe By : Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beans & Rice Sandwiches Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pound dried pinto beans 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats 1 medium sweet onion -- diced 1 4.5 oz. can chopped green chiles -- drained 2 large eggs (or substitute) -- lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups ketchup 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup white cornmeal 1/2 cup vegetable oil 16 hamburger buns condiments of choice Place sorted beans in a Dutch oven. Cover with water 2-inches above beans and let soak for 8 hours. Drain. Cover with water 2-inches above beans. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 hours or until tender. Add salt during last 30 minutes of cooking. Drain and cool. Coarsely mash beans. Stir oats and next 6 ingredients into beans. Cover and chill 1 hour. Shape mixture into 16 patties. Stir together flour and cornmeal; dredge patties in mixture. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in batches 3-4 minutes on each side, adding oil as needed. Serve on hamburger buns with choice of condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, etc.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 348 Calories (kcal); 10g Total Fat; (24% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 55g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 728mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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