If you are ever in the Chicago area, you should make a lunch or dinner stop at the Chicago Diner. Kevin discovered the diner when working there many years back and I finally made it there last year. Their cookbook is a nice addition to my vegetarian/vegan collection.
Now, on to the burgers. We baked our burgers a little longer than the suggested 20-25 minutes and it seemed to help them bind together nicer. Kevin thought the burgers had even more flavor the next day when he pan fried the pre baked patties. **Highlight the blue recipe title and it will take you to the Chicago Diner site.
Black Bean-Grain Burger (The Chicago Diner Cookbook-chef Jo A. Kaucher)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 teaspoons oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons thyme
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups cooked black beans, lightly mashed
1 cup cooked brown rice (should be sticky, not dry)
¼ cup sunflower seeds, chopped and toasted
¼ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
2 tablespoons tamari
Saute the onion, celery, garlic, pepper, and spices in the oil until tender. Pour into a large mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. The mixture should hold together to form patties.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees . Form the mixture into patties, and place on an oiled baking sheet. Bake about 25 – 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes. Or, panfry the patties in a medium skillet.
Looks amazing. My family would love this.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debra
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