Veggie Burgers

Vegetarian burgers can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. They can be served any time. To add some spice, top with salsa.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minVegetarianVegan

Vegetarian burgers can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. They can be served any time. To add some spice, top with salsa.

Ingredients

  • 15 cup Low-sodium whole kernel corn, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cornmeal
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cooked white rice
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cayenne or jalapeño chilies, seeds removed and finely chopped, optional
  • 3 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
  • 6 cup Flour tortillas, 6-inch size

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine corn and cornmeal.
  2. Add onions, green pepper, rice, chili powder, and pepper. If using cayenne and jalapeño chilies, add them too. Mix well.
  3. Form the burger mixture into 6 equal patties about 1/2 inch thick, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
  5. Spray both sides of the patties with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. In a large pan, brown both sides of the patties over medium to high heat for 5 to 8 minutes.
  7. Bake the patties in the oven for 10 minutes.
  8. Toast the flour tortillas in the oven for 8 minutes.
  9. Place patty on half of tortilla and fold tortilla over to serve like a taco.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

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