Grain Burgers Recipe

Name: Grain Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder; 1 1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans or 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, 15 1/2-oz can drained; 1 cup cooked brown rice or 1 cup cooked white rice; 1/3 cup wheat germ; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 4 scallions, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/3 cup wheat germ; 4 pita breads or 4 hamburger buns; 4 slices tomatoes (optional); 4 lettuce leaves (optional) or 4 spinach leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder
1 1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans or 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, 15 1/2-oz can drained
1 cup cooked brown rice or 1 cup cooked white rice
1/3 cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 scallions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup wheat germ
4 pita breads or 4 hamburger buns
4 slices tomatoes (optional)
4 lettuce leaves (optional) or 4 spinach leaves (optional)

1
TOAST SEEDS AND SPICES:.
2
Toast the sesame seeds for 2 minutes in a hot skillet, taking care not to burn them.
3
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.
4
PREPARE BEAN MIXTURE:.
5
In a large bowl, mash the beans with a potato masher or fork, then add the rice and 1/3 cup wheat germ.
6
PREPARE SCALLIONS AND GARLIC:.
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In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, and add the scallions, garlic, and toasted spices.
8
Cook until softened, then remove from heat and add to the mashed bean mixture.
9
PREPARE BURGERS:.
10
Add salt and pepper to the mashed bean mixture, and mix well with hands.
11
Shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties.
12
Pour remaining 1/3 cup wheat germ on a plate, and press patties in it, coating both sides.
13
Grill, broil, or saute patties for about 3 minutes per side, or until nicely golden.
14
Serve burgers on pita breads, or buns, topped with tomato slices and lettuce or spinach leaves.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder, and more.

Yes, Grain Burgers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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