Best Middle Eastern Vegetable Grain Burgers Recipes

GRAIN BURGERS

Steps:

• TOAST SEEDS AND SPICES:.
• Toast the sesame seeds for 2 minutes in a hot skillet, taking care not to burn them.
• Add the coriander, cumin, and chile powder and cook for 10 seconds longer, so that all spices are aromatic. Turn onto a plate to cool.
• PREPARE BEAN MIXTURE:.
• In a large bowl, mash the beans with a potato masher or fork, then add the rice and 1/3 cup wheat germ.
• PREPARE SCALLIONS AND GARLIC:.
• In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, and add the scallions, garlic, and toasted spices.
• Cook until softened, then remove from heat and add to the mashed bean mixture.
• PREPARE BURGERS:.
• Add salt and pepper to the mashed bean mixture, and mix well with hands.
• Shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties.
• Pour remaining 1/3 cup wheat germ on a plate, and press patties in it, coating both sides.
• Grill, broil, or saute patties for about 3 minutes per side, or until nicely golden.
• Serve burgers on pita breads, or buns, topped with tomato slices and lettuce or spinach leaves.

MIDDLE EASTERN BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, nuts, lemon juice and spices in a large bowl.
• Form patties and fry over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
• Serve in naan and top with hummus, and if you're feeling adventurous, a little chili oil to spice it up!

GREAT GRAIN BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Remove from heat and cool completely, refrigerate.
• Combine the mushrooms, oats, mozzarella, cheese cheddar cheese and onion.
• In a food processor, process the cottage cheese and egg substitute until smooth.
• Add mushroom mixture, parsley, salt, basil, celery seed and chilled rice mixture.
• Using 1/2 cup of mixture, shape into 12 patties.
• In a non-stick skillet, cook four patties in 1 teaspoon of oil for 5 minutes on each side or until browned and crisp.
• Repeat with remaining patties and oil.
• Serve on hamburger rolls with lettuce and tomato slices.
• Please note the preparation time includes cooking and cooling rice.
• The cooking time is for the burgers only.