Best Great Grain Burgers Recipes

GREAT GRAIN BURGERS

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I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger, and this is our favorite. These patties cook up golden brown and crispy and make delicious sandwiches. -Pat Whitaker, Alsea, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 cups water
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
2 cups finely chopped fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
12 sandwich rolls
Optional toppings: watercress and tomato, red onion and avocado slices

Steps:

Place the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove to a bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., Place egg substitute and cottage cheese in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in mushrooms, oats, onion, parsley and seasonings. Add mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese and rice mixture; mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or overnight before shaping., Shape 1/2 cupfuls of mixture into patties, pressing to adhere. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat; cook 4 patties until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining patties and oil. Serve on rolls, with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

GREAT GRAIN BURGERS

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I haven't actually tried this; but it actually looked and sounded good. If I don't post it, I'll loose it! Burger without the meat. The recipe comes from Light and Tasty February/March 2002.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
1 tablespoon sodium-free seasoning
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 cups water
2 cups finely chopped fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
12 hamburger buns
lettuce leaf
tomatoes, slices

Steps:

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender.
Remove from heat and cool completely, refrigerate.
Combine the mushrooms, oats, mozzarella, cheese cheddar cheese and onion.
In a food processor, process the cottage cheese and egg substitute until smooth.
Add mushroom mixture, parsley, salt, basil, celery seed and chilled rice mixture.
Using 1/2 cup of mixture, shape into 12 patties.
In a non-stick skillet, cook four patties in 1 teaspoon of oil for 5 minutes on each side or until browned and crisp.
Repeat with remaining patties and oil.
Serve on hamburger rolls with lettuce and tomato slices.
Please note the preparation time includes cooking and cooling rice.
The cooking time is for the burgers only.