POLENTA AND WILD RICE BURGERS

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Crispy and flavorful, these are a wonderful alternative to standard veggie burgers - but can also be enjoyed by meat eaters!

Provided by erw123

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter, divided
½ cup instant long grain and wild rice
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
5 cups water, divided
2 cups dry polenta
¾ cup sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the wild rice, garlic, sage and rosemary; cook and stir until the rice is coated and the mixture is fragrant. Pour in 2 cups of the water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • After the 10 minutes, increase the heat to medium and stir in the polenta. Gradually stir in the remaining water as the polenta absorbs it. When all of the water is absorbed, mix in the remaining butter and Cheddar cheese. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently for about 20 minutes.
  • Butter a large baking dish and pour the mixture into it. Spread into an even layer if necessary and set aside to cool and become firm.
  • When the mixture cools, tap it out onto a cutting board and cut into circles using a large glass or cookie cutter. Grill or fry patties until golden on the outside. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1069.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Khan's Master
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I followed the recipe exactly and the burgers fell apart when I tried to flip them.


Manny Tijerina
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These burgers were a bit too dry for my taste.


Unais Khan
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to the burgers and they were amazing!


Meagan Edmonds
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These burgers are a great way to use up leftover polenta.


maddie_lou_ boo
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I've never had polenta before, but these burgers were a great introduction. I'll definitely be making them again.


Naqeeb Hussain
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These burgers are a great make-ahead meal. You can cook them ahead of time and then reheat them when you're ready to serve.


Milan rana
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I love that these burgers are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option.


Ram chandra Upreti
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These burgers are a great way to sneak some healthy ingredients into your kids' meals.


Pradesh Karki
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but these burgers were surprisingly good. The wild rice and vegetables balanced out the flavor of the polenta perfectly.


Daniel Bush
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These burgers are so delicious and versatile. You can serve them with anything from a simple salad to a gourmet spread.


Tameka Rooks
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I made these burgers for a dinner party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Dolmi Tamang
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These burgers are really easy to make, and they're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Br0kenReed 19
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I love the combination of polenta and wild rice in these burgers. It gives them a unique flavor and texture.


Naiha Naiha khan
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These burgers are a great way to use up leftover polenta or wild rice. They're also a good option for a meatless meal.


Khyber Tanai
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I've made these burgers a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Anees Khokhar
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These polenta and wild rice burgers were a hit! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious nutty flavor. I served them with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a side of roasted vegetables, and they were perfect.