Veggie Burgers
These vegetable and bean cakes make a delicious meatless burger when served on a bun with your favorite toppers.

Ingredients
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2 tbs. finely chopped carrot
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2 tbs. finely chopped red pepper
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2 tbs. frozen whole kernel corn
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1 cup cooked beans and rice*
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1 egg yolk
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1 tbs. fine dry bread crumbs
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1 tbs. olive oil
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6 small whole grain buns
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6 small Bibb lettuce leaves
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6 tomato slices
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1/4 cup plain yogurt
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2 tsp. honey mustard
Directions
1.
Place carrots, red pepper, and corn in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 Tbs. water. Cover with wax paper and microwave on High for 2 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
2.
Place beans and rice in a bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in cooked veggies and egg yolk. With wet hands, shape well-rounded tablespoons of mixture into balls, then roll in bread crumbs to coat. Flatten into patties.
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Heat oil in a skillet on medium. Cook patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve in buns with lettuce, tomato, and a dip made of stirred yogurt and honey mustard.
4.
For beans and rice, in a 10-inch skillet cooked 1/2 cup finely chopped onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender (4 minutes). Stir in 1/4 cup uncooked brown rice; stir for 1 minute. Add 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40 minutes. Stir in 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained. Heat through. Makes 2 cups.
Nutrition information
Calories 183, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 177 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 8%, Iron 9%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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