Veggie Burgers
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Ingredients
- 1 can (about 15 ounces) low-sodium whole kernel corn, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked white rice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, seeds removed and finely chopped, (optional)
- nonstick cooking spray
- 6 flour tortillas, 6-inch size
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine corn and cornmeal.
- Add onions, green pepper, rice, chili powder, and pepper. If using cayenne and jalapeño chilies, add them too. Mix well.
- Form the burger mixture into 6 equal patties about 1/2 inch thick, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Spray both sides of the patties with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large pan, brown both sides of the patties over medium to high heat for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Bake the patties in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Toast the flour tortillas in the oven for 8 minutes.
- Place patty on half of tortilla and fold tortilla over to serve like a taco.
Nutrition
| Calories | 142 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 190 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations