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Almond-Rice Burgers
Adapted from One-Dish Vegetarian Meals, by Robin Robertson (The Harvard Common Press, 2007).
Almonds are being known as the supernut that helps people who have “metabolic syndrome” resulting in insulin sensitivity. Supernut or not, they are also delicious. Whoever thought up Almond-Rice Burgers with comfort-food rice and pintos, had a brainstorm. These are quick and flavorful.
Short-grain brown rice holds together well and adds a nutty flavor that complements the almonds in these tasty burgers. Serve on their own with a sauce or chutney, or on burger rolls with all the trimmings.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cooked short-grain brown rice
1 ½ cups cooked or canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained if canned
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup coarsely ground almonds
¼ cup grated onion
¼ cup grated carrots
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1. In a large bowl, combine the rice, beans, bread crumbs, almonds, onion, carrots, paprika, salt, and cayenne and stir until well blended. Or combine the ingredients in a food processor and process until blended. Shape the mixture into four ½-inch-thick patties.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Serves 4.
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add your comment »What about a non-dairy, non-soy, non-corn, non-bean, non-tomato version? I would really like to eat a lot lower on the food chain a lot more often, but without beans, etc., I am really stumped. I've also had migraines for 54 years (since age 3) and so watch how many nuts I take in -- with homemade, wonderful almond milk I have a running headstart every day anyway....
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We made these last night for dinner-and they are delicious! These will be made on a regular basis!
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I tried these; they were great! I did not realize I was out of regular paprika, so used smoked paprika instead. It really added a great dimension. I mixed mine in the food processor which really mashed the beans, and I had no trouble with them holding together. Thanks for the yummy recipe!
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This looks like a great alternative to hamburger. I love rice, and the other ingredients look healthy. I love the taste of almonds, which Edgar Cayce recommended for preventing cancer. Instead of an apple a day, he recommended an almond a day. I am definitely going to try this. I might add an egg. Grinding almonds isn't that easy, though. If they're too hard, they need to soak a bit.
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Okay we made them last night (on the skillet and we forgot to buy brown rice so used white) and they were absolutely fabulous!!! We served them on onion rolls and topped the burgers with a basic mushroom wine sauce and caramelized onions....yum! They will definitely become a regular in our house!
Thanks Andonia...we will try either the eggs or the skillet on the grill for the next batch...and your right garlic would add even more depth.
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An egg or two help them hold together better for the grill. I prefer to use my cast-iron skillet or griddle pan on the grill. You get the same outdoor/cookout flavor and the burgers stay firm.
p.s. Don't forget the minced garlic!
Andonia
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They look wonderful! Has anyone tried them on the grill? Do they hold together well? Thanks!
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Wow this looks delicious and simple. I'm definitely going to try this.
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this looks amazing, cant wait to try it.
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I went completely vegetarian recently and made these "burgers" as a substitute for meat. They are delicious!
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