CALIFORNIA-STYLE VEGGIE BURGERS

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Bulgur plays two integral roles in these vegetarian burgers: it's used to bolster the shiitake mushroom-and-pinto bean patties and to create a crunchy crust on the outside. Serve with your favorite toppings, or go full California-style by layering with avocado and sprouts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 ounces baby spinach
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps finely chopped (1 cup)
1 yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic (from 2 cloves)
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup packed cilantro leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups Cooked Bulgur
1/3 cup dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs
6 slices Swiss cheese (optional)
6 potato sandwich rolls, split and toasted
Dijonnaise, sliced avocado, sprouts, and pickles, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil over high heat. Stir in spinach; cover and cook until bright green and wilted, about 1 minute. Drain and squeeze dry. Chop.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons oil, then mushrooms, onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Stir in beans, then transfer to a large heatproof bowl; let cool slightly. Add cilantro, spinach, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and lime juice; mash mixture together with a fork or potato masher, leaving some larger pieces. Stir in egg, 1 cup bulgur, and breadcrumbs. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Spread remaining 1/2 cup bulgur on a plate; season with salt and pepper. Form bean mixture into 1/2-cup patties (about 1/2 inch thick); press each side into bulgur to coat. Wipe skillet clean; return to medium heat. Swirl in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and add half of patties. Cook until a deep crust forms, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip and cook until second sides are crisp and patties are heated through, about 8 minutes more. In last minute of cooking, add cheese and cover; cook until melted. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Repeat with remaining burgers. Spread each roll with Dijonnaise, then top with a patty, avocado, sprouts, and pickles; serve.

lucky G
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I wish I had never tried this recipe.


Hafez Tayub Ali Abu hafsa
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These burgers were a waste of time and ingredients.


Ghazal Salha
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If you're looking for a good veggie burger recipe, I suggest you look elsewhere.


Chol Mathiang
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Queen Myst
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Overall, I was disappointed with these veggie burgers.


Rajwan Simul
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I had to add a lot of extra seasoning to these burgers to make them taste good.


Iddrisu
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The burgers fell apart when I tried to flip them.


Ellie Smith
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I found the flavor of these burgers to be a bit bland.


ANE Oro
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These burgers were a bit too dry for my taste.


suvam Shrestha
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I'm always looking for new veggie burger recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!


Sanwel Sanwel
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The zesty sauce really makes these burgers special. It adds a nice kick of flavor.


Abdurahmn Mughal
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These burgers are so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me.


Bl Erok
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I love that these burgers are made with healthy ingredients. I feel good about feeding them to my family.


Akram khan Akram khan
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These veggie burgers are the perfect summer meal. They're light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Anibal Tzul
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I made these burgers for a cookout and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Renay Himle
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These burgers were a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies. They loved the fun shape and the tasty sauce.


Kylie
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I'm not usually a fan of veggie burgers, but these were really good. The texture was spot-on and the flavors were well-balanced.


Alejandro Mendivil
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These veggie burgers were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially loved the zesty sauce.