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A salsa and sour cream sauce helps dress up these hearty vegetarian burgers. "My fiance, who's a confirmed meat-and-potatoes man, loves these sandwiches and asks for them often," relates Laura Wimbrow of Ocean City, Maryland.
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Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Facts 1 burger equals 405 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 816 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Originally published as Black Bean Rice Burgers in Taste of Home June/July 2003, p10
Medium-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
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Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2012 by dmv60
This is my daughter's go-to recipe when she has guests. They are always surprised that it is a meat-less burger.
Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2011 by honeysucklerose
I'm going to try this recipe tonight using quinoa instead of brown rice, and probably baking them after browning as per reviewer Sharan's tip. I'll report back after my husband gets home from work. :)
Reviewed on May. 16, 2009 by asnunez
These were absolutely delicious! If there's a problem with the burgers being soft, make sure that you're not using instant brown rice and that all of the liquid is absorbed before using. In fact, use a bit less water that is called for when preparing it. I'm sure that this will help you out a great deal. Also, the baking idea is a good one. It does help firm them up.
Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2008 by bbubbles
After baking at 350d. F for approx. 35 min, they were firm enough for me to not fall apart so easily, and reminded me more of real burgers. I added 1 tbsp. finely chopped chipolte pepper (in sauce), and a few shakes of granulated garlic. Nice and spicy. Next time I will reduce the amount of salsa and add more garlic.HTHShelley
After baking at 350d. F for approx. 35 min, they were firm enough for me to not fall apart so easily, and reminded me more of real burgers. I added 1 tbsp. finely chopped chipolte pepper (in sauce), and a few shakes of granulated garlic. Nice and spicy. Next time I will reduce the amount of salsa and add more garlic.
HTH
Shelley
I am having the same problem as Sharan, with the burgers falling apart. I am going to try browning and baking them at 350 d. F. until they are firm. Even after browning them for 4 min/side, they are still "soft". Will post back my results!Shelley
I am having the same problem as Sharan, with the burgers falling apart. I am going to try browning and baking them at 350 d. F. until they are firm. Even after browning them for 4 min/side, they are still "soft". Will post back my results!
Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2008 by purrinpercy
I tried this recipe the other night, it was very good and easy to make, the sauce was very good. The only problem I had was that they fell apart. I thought maybe I had put too much rice in it, but when my daughter made them they did the same thing for her. Maybe if the patties were smaller it would help any suggestions?Sharan
I tried this recipe the other night, it was very good and easy to make, the sauce was very good. The only problem I had was that they fell apart. I thought maybe I had put too much rice in it, but when my daughter made them they did the same thing for her. Maybe if the patties were smaller it would help any suggestions?
Sharan
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by hwkfl
I'm going to try this...sounds delicious. I'm also going to switch the egg for egg white. Also, if you want your nonstick pans to last...never use cooking spray on them. It will eventually damage your pans.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by Phyllisks
With the price of meat getting so high, I'm always looking for receipes that use meat substitutes. This one sounds very good. I will try it!Phyllis
With the price of meat getting so high, I'm always looking for receipes that use meat substitutes. This one sounds very good. I will try it!
Phyllis
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by koolema
Since I have been diagnosed with food allergies, I have been searching for new recipes. This sounds like it might work for me (minus the salsa, and the bun. Katie R
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by kenneth p
Wow! This just sounds great. I'm going to try this for super tonight .
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