Bulghur Veggie Burgers

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped white onion1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup dry bulgur wheat1 cup water1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 and 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce or Bragg's liquid aminos3/4 whole shelled walnuts2 garlic cloves, chopped coarsely1/2 cup packed raw cilantro leaves3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayennesalt and pepper
Directions
cook 1/4 cup of the onion with the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in heavy saucepan over medium heat until golden brown

Add bulgur and water then simmer covered for 15-18 minutes

transfer all to a bowl and add beans, soy sauce, walnutrs, garlic,m cilantro, cumin and cayenne plus 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper and rest of the chopped onion

pulse mixture in food processor until smooth or finely chopped

separate into half cup portions and shape into patties

Chill for minimum 10 minutes or longer


heat grill or frying pan to medium-hot

Brush patties with a little oil

Use perforated sheet if grilling, or just put them right into a frying pan.

cook 4 minutes on one side, 4 on the other until outside is golden brown.

serve on toast or hamburger rolls with whatever fixings you like!






Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FATSHARK.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 309.7
  • Total Fat: 16.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 446.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.7 g
  • Protein: 10.0 g

Member Reviews
  • FITAT60S
    My husband is vegan but I'm not. We both thought it was a great burger. He said it was the best he'd ever had. - 5/1/11