Posted by: RisaG 06-27-99 6:20 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Refried Bean Burgers with Chipotle Pepper
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Rice Vegan
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, &, diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cup cooked brown basmati rice (or other long-grain brown rice)
1/4 cup cooked wild rice
1-3/4 cups mashed pinto beans or 1 16 oz. can refried, beans
2 cups bread crumbs, divided use
1 dash ground chipotle pepper or minced canned chipotle pepper to
taste
Salt to taste
Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is wilted.
Add bell pepper and cumin. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until bell pepper is tender, about 5-10 minutes (veggies will cook in their own liquid, but if they start to stick to pan, add a very small amount of water to prevent sticking).
Place onion mixture, brown rice, wild rice, and refried beans in a food processor and process until smooth (some of wild rice will not break down, which is expected, and will contribute to final texture).
Transfer to a large bowl. Add 1-1/2 cups of bread crumbs and season to taste with chipotle pepper and salt.
Mix with your hands until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Form into 8 patties about 1/2-inch thick, mixing in extra bread crumbs if patties don't hold their shape.
Prepare a grill or preheat broiler. If grilling, place patties on a fine-meshed grid.
If broiling, place patties on a broiler pan or large cookie sheet lined with a lightly oiled piece of foil.
Grill or broil 3-5 inches from heat , 5-7 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
Check often to prevent burning.