Great Grain Burgers Recipes

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.

Steps:

• TOAST SEEDS AND SPICES:.
• Toast the sesame seeds for 2 minutes in a hot skillet, taking care not to burn them.
• Add the coriander, cumin, and chile powder and cook for 10 seconds longer, so that all spices are aromatic. Turn onto a plate to cool.
• PREPARE BEAN MIXTURE:.
• In a large bowl, mash the beans with a potato masher or fork, then add the rice and 1/3 cup wheat germ.
• PREPARE SCALLIONS AND GARLIC:.
• In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, and add the scallions, garlic, and toasted spices.
• Cook until softened, then remove from heat and add to the mashed bean mixture.
• PREPARE BURGERS:.
• Add salt and pepper to the mashed bean mixture, and mix well with hands.
• Shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties.
• Pour remaining 1/3 cup wheat germ on a plate, and press patties in it, coating both sides.
• Grill, broil, or saute patties for about 3 minutes per side, or until nicely golden.
• Serve burgers on pita breads, or buns, topped with tomato slices and lettuce or spinach leaves.

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.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan place lentils and cover with one inch of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 25 to 35 minutes or until tender. Drain the lentils, rinse, and set aside. Cook the rice according to the package directions and set this aside also.
• Using a heavy large skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and chopped onion cooking and stirring for 20 to 25 minutes or until mushrooms are brown. In a large bowl combine the mushroom and onion mixture with the cheese, walnuts, lentils, rice, cliantro, eggs and pepper, mix together well. Cover the bowl and chill.
• Preheat broiler and grease a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan with oil. Take lentil mixture out of refrigerator and shape into six 1/2 inch thick patties. Place patties on oiled jelly roll pan and broil four inches away from heat source for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning once, or until golden brown. Serve immediately on buns topped with mayo, red onion, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Steps:

• Preheat grill 5 minutes.
• Combine eggs, yogurt, worcestershire sauce, curry, salt, red pepper in large bowl.
• Beat with an electric mixer until blended.
• Stir in couscous or rice, walnuts, carrot, green onions and breadcrumbs.
• Shape into 4 one inch thick patties.
• Place on grill and cook 7-8 minutes or until hot and cooked through.
• Serve on buns and garnish as desired.

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in food processor; blend until well-mixed.
• Form into patties, brush or spray with olive oil, and grill for 4-5 minutes per side.