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For a surefire meatless mainstay, Marguerite Shaeffer swears by these moist and delicious salsa-topped burgers. “I first sampled them at an ‘Eating Right‘ session at our local library,“ she writes from Sewell, New Jersey. “And they can hold their own against any veggie burger you‘d buy at the supermarket. They’re wonderful!" TASTY TIP Our recipes often give a range on certain herbs and spices to accommodate different tastes. If you like the heat of chili powder, use 2 teaspoons in your Grilled Bean Burgers; for a milder version, use 1 teaspoon.
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Nutritional Facts 1 burger equals 307 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 723 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
Originally published as Grilled Bean Burgers in Light & Tasty August/September 2007, p19
Quick Homemade CroutonsI hate to waste the heel from a loaf of bread or a few leftover hot dog or hamburger buns. So I cube them into a bowl, spray them with nonstick cooking spray and season with garlic powder, parsley and basil or oregano. Then I bake them on a cookie sheet at 250° until they’re crisp and brown. My family loves the quick homemade croutons. —Nancy C., Windermere, Florida
I hate to waste the heel from a loaf of bread or a few leftover hot dog or hamburger buns. So I cube them into a bowl, spray them with nonstick cooking spray and season with garlic powder, parsley and basil or oregano. Then I bake them on a cookie sheet at 250° until they’re crisp and brown. My family loves the quick homemade croutons. —Nancy C., Windermere, Florida
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Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2013 by michelecarlesi
I followed the recipe but the result wasn't good. The paddies look was ok but they were too soft.The taste was also strange. It can be a matter of personal taste but i believe the onion and the mortared were too much and the soy sauce wasn't suitable at all.I'll try to do this in a more "mediterranean" way adding salt instead of soy sauce, tomato instead of ketchup, a little onion, celery and white flour to make them more solid. Thank for the inspiration anyway.
I followed the recipe but the result wasn't good. The paddies look was ok but they were too soft.
The taste was also strange. It can be a matter of personal taste but i believe the onion and the mortared were too much and the soy sauce wasn't suitable at all.
I'll try to do this in a more "mediterranean" way adding salt instead of soy sauce, tomato instead of ketchup, a little onion, celery and white flour to make them more solid. Thank for the inspiration anyway.
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2012 by Rockamama
We found these to be bland and too soft to handle. For those expecting this recipe to replace real burgers, save your money.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2012 by sbhkc90
Very hard to puree even in my food processor because they beans were so dry. I used a pastry cutter which helped a lot. Little bland in taste but will make again and try to punch them up. Froze the ones I didn't grill between wax paper. Hopefully they will cook up fine.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2012 by becky66
I had never tried making bean burgers before, but I was very happy with this recipe. I did change just a couple of things: I pureed the beans in a food processor for a smoother texture, and made them into sixteen mini patties, or "sliders," and as another person suggested, I refrigerated them (layered in wax paper) for a couple of hours before cooking. I did grill them on my charcoal grill, but put them on foil that I had coated with vegetable oil. They cooked up in minutes, and I kept them in a warm oven in a baking dish covered with foil until serving time. Delicious!
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2012 by RJGoldman
I followed the recipe exactly. Both my wife and I found it to be very bland with no identifiable taste. It took a big effort and the results were very disappointing. The remaining Burgers are now becoming part of a rice and cheese casserole!
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by vegelady
easy to heat oh Forman grill...no grease!
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2011 by Sunny1978
As far as meatless burgers go, this is by far one of the best I've tried. Further to a similar comment someone else made, I made these burgers ahead of time then chilled them between two pieces of wax paper. They came off the paper nicely and held their shape when I was ready to put them on the BBQ.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2011 by karenscreations
After making these burgers, I don't know if I would ever want another beef or turkey burger! These are fantastic! I noticed that the burgers that I grilled right after combining the mixture had a tendency to fall apart. I put the remaining mixture in the fridge and grilled up the rest a few hours later. These stayed together nicely.
Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2011 by Liz Provencher
This was the first time we've made veggie burgers and my first time trying veggie burgers. So glad I found this recipe! We pan cooked them with olive oil, and covered them while they cooked. Texture was different then we're used too, but not bad. Loved the taste, will most definitely do again.
Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2011 by Twtlbug
It is so nice to find a less expensive alternative to the "veggie burgers" in the local grocery. My daughter and I love them. They have a great flavor, and no mushrooms. cooked them on my George Foreman grill! Yummy
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2010 by the twins
These hamburgers are very tasty. I also used fresh spices from my garden. I used oregano, parley, cilantro, sage and thyme. Instead of soy sauce I used Bragg's Liquid Aminos. I buy this sauce (that looks like soy sauce and taste like soy sauce but extreamly low salt in it) at the Health Food Store.I did not have Chili Powder and did not use it. But they taste fantastic. Cooked them in the grill, broil and also on top of the stove with great results. I will recomend it.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by Lin-Dser
I really like these burgers. They are easy to make and have great flavor. I had to make them two at a time on my Foreman grill. The last two fell apart, but the others stayed together well. I'll definitely make these again.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2009 by ftg09
I love these burgers! I like to chop up a can of water chestnuts and add them to the burgers, and I broil them instead. : )
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