RisaG 08-13-99 6:44
Tex-Mex Veggie Burgers
* Exported from MasterCook *
Recipe By : Bon Appetit, July 1997
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chiles Corn
Grilling & Bbq Vegetarian Days
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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1 (14 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained, divided
1/2 cup corn liquid reserved
1/2 cup cornmeal + 1 tbsp
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 tsp lime peel, grated
1/4 cup cooked white rice
3 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. jalapeno chile pepper, diced
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Nonstick cooking spray
4 (10") flour tortillas
8 tbsp. light sour cream
8 tbsp. salsa
Blend 1/2 cup corn kernels with 1 tbsp. cornmeal in food processor until moist clumps form.
Add 3/4 cup corn kernels; process 10 seconds (reserve remaining corn for another use).
Transfer corn mixture to heavy medium nonstick skillet.
Add 1/2 cup corn liquid, onion, bell pepper and lime peel.
Cover and cook over very low heat until thick and firm, stirring often, 12 minutes.
Mix in rice, cilantro, jalapeno, salt and cumin.
Drop 1/4 of mixture onto each of 4 pieces of foil; press pieces into 3/4" thick patties.
Let stand until completely cool.
Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
Spray both sides of burgers with nonstick spray; grill until crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
Grill tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds per side.
Transfer tortillas to plates.
On each tortilla place 1 burger, 1/4 of sour cream and 1/4 of salsa.
Fold tortillas over to enclose.