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- Makes 7 or 8 palm-size burgers
- Serving size: 1 patty
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This is my personal favorite plant burger variation, having gotten hooked on anything Indian food–related during my first travels to India. An expanded version of the basic plant burger recipe, this burger has been specifically hailed as a huge hit with families transitioning to plant-based eating.
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Ingredients
Base
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (about 1½ cups)
- 1 cup cooked short-grain brown rice
Vegetables/Nuts
- ½ cup chopped sweet onion
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ½ cup chopped baked potato
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Binder
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Seasonings
- 1 clove garlic, crushed, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons curry vindaloo powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Moistener
- 2–3 tablespoons unsweetened, unflavored plant milk
Crisp Coating
- ¼ cup cornmeal or garbanzo flour (more as needed)
Instructions
- Lightly pulse the beans in a food processor, leaving some chunks for texture, or partially mash them with a potato masher. Place the beans into a large bowl, along with the rice.
- Finely chop the raw vegetables. I use my food processor, first cutting the vegetables into 1-inch pieces and then pulsing until finely chopped. Add the vegetables and nuts to the bowl with the beans and rice.
- Add the binder and seasonings to the bowl, and knead to make the mixture workable for forming burgers. Add the moistener, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the burgers don’t hold together well. Chill for an hour or more, if time allows.
- Form the mixture into palm-size patties about ⅜-inch thick.
- Place the cornmeal or chickpea flour coating on a plate. Gently coat both sides of each burger, one at a time. Roll the edges against a flat surface to make a round shape with flat sides, and pat the coating onto the sides as well. This adds a nice crispy surface and helps the burgers keep their shape.
- Cook the burgers in a nonstick pan over medium heat for 5 minutes, then turn and cook the other side for 4 to 5 minutes more. You can also bake the burgers on a baking sheet at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
- Serve on buns or alone with your favorite condiments. Expect a savory, soft texture and a thin, crisp crust.
Notes:
Rice: Short-grain brown rice has a stickiness that holds the burgers together; substituting long-grain rice or another grain may result in a burger that falls apart more easily. For a more savory flavor, cook the rice in vegetable broth instead of water.
Nuts: While the nuts add texture and flavor, you can eliminate them to reduce fat content.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 patty): 389 calories, 67 g carbohydrates, 16 g protein, 7.1 g total fat, 0.9 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 254 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 8 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (1)
(4 from 1 vote)These are really good! The vindaloo curry powder gives the burgers a lovely, savory flavor. Next time, I'm going to bake them to get a crispier texture.