POLENTA AND WILD RICE BURGERS

POLENTA AND WILD RICE BURGERS image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp butter, divided
1/2 cup instant long grain and wild rice
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp chopped fresh sage
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
5 c water, divided
2 c dry polenta
3/4 c sharp Cheddar Cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the wild rice, garlic, sage and rosemary, cook and stir until the rice is coated and the mixture is fragrant. Pour in 2 c of the water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes increase heat to medium and stir in the polenta. Gradually stir in the remaining water as the polenta absorbs it. When all of the water is absorbed, mix in the remaining butter and cheese. Simmer on low for 20 minutes stirring frequently. Butter a large baking dish and pour mixture into it in even layer and let cool. Tap out onto a cutting board and cut into circles using a glass or cookie cutter. Grill or fry patties until golden on the outside. Serve with your favorite toppings