Bean & Rice Burger
During my 10–Day challenge, where I lived off $5 a day, I used leftovers to create this burger.
You can substitute any cooked grains, beans, and any other starchy vegetables, like sweet potatoes or yams, to bind them together.
Bean & Rice Burger
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| Serves | 2 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 1 hour |
| Total time | 1 hour, 10 minutes |
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Website |
Darshana’s Kitchen |
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups black bean stew
- 3 cups potato salad, (without the tomatoes)
- salt (as per taste)
- 16 Large butter lettuce leaves
Directions
| 1. | In a mixing bowl mix the rice, beans and potato salad thoroughly. |
| 2. | Pour half the mixture into a food processor and blend into a crumbly mixture. |
| 3. | pour back into the bowl, and mix well with the remaining mixture that is bigger and chunkier. |
| 4. | Divide the mix into 8 portions and shape each into a pattie about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. |
| 5. | Preheat the over to 375° F. |
| 6. | Place the patties on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. |
| 7. | Bake for 30 minutes. Flip over and bake for another 20 minutes. |
| 8. | Serve hot or cold on a bed of lettuce and dress with the celery chutney |
