HEAVENLY EARTH BURGERS

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Packed with nutrition, these rice-and-bean patties from Wendy McGowan in Fontana, California make a fun, filling, hand-held entree. Fresh parsley and carrots add flecks of color, and sunflower kernels a touch of crunchiness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded carrot
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 egg
1 egg white
1 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato
6 slices onion

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a food processor, combine the egg, egg white and garbanzo beans; cover and process until smooth. Stir into rice mixture. Shape into 6 patties. , In a nonstick skillet, cook patties in oil for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and crisp. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Endri Hoxha
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These burgers were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try making them again with less chipotle pepper next time.


Jay Cambron
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These burgers were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.


Biel Silva
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I loved these burgers! They were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making them again.


Nawaz Mughal
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These burgers were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add some more liquid to the mixture next time.


son Maggie
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I'm not a big fan of burgers, but these were actually really good. I loved the sweet potato and black bean combination.


Karna bahadur Sunar
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These burgers were delicious! The chipotle mayo was the perfect addition.


Cassia Deans
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I love these burgers! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


robert adams
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These burgers were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add some more seasoning next time.


Tomasz Tomczak
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I made these burgers for my vegetarian friends and they loved them! They were a great way to get them to eat their veggies.


Mr Darshan
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These burgers were delicious! I used a vegan cheese and they were still really flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Ger Fitzpatrick
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These burgers were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try making them again with less chipotle pepper next time.


Lucia mpho Mtembo
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but these burgers were still really good. The sweet potatoes and chipotle mayo helped to balance out the flavor of the beans.


Krishna Raj Dhakal
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These burgers were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.


robert muthama
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I made these burgers with whole wheat buns and they were delicious! The chipotle mayo is a must-try.


Barb Nickles
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These burgers were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add some more liquid to the mixture next time.


IYKES SMART
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I love these burgers! They're a great way to get your daily dose of veggies, and they're also really delicious. I usually make a big batch and freeze them for later.


Swopno Chuya
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These burgers were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to chop the sweet potatoes and black beans, which made the process even faster. The chipotle mayo was also a nice touch.


Aysefati Azar
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I made these burgers for my family, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. The burgers were moist and flavorful, and the chipotle mayo was the perfect complement.


Ab Fresh
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These burgers were a hit at my last cookout! The combination of the sweet potato and black beans was delicious, and the chipotle mayo added a nice kick. I'll definitely be making these again.