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Pan-Fried Veggie Burgers8 ounces Monterey
Jack cheese, chilled
3firm Roma tomatoes,
cored
2 large cloves garlic
1⁄4small red onion, cut
into 1-inch pieces
1⁄4medium green bell
pepper, cut into
1-inch pieces
1 can (15 oz.) pinto or
kidney beans, well
drained
1 can (83⁄4oz.) whole
kernel corn, drained
2 cups cooked brown
rice (not instant)
1⁄3cup dry bread
crumbs
1 teaspoon ground
cumin
3⁄4teaspoon dried
oregano
3⁄4teaspoon black
pepper
1⁄4teaspoon cayenne
pepper
1⁄4teaspoon salt
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 tablespoons butter
or margarine
Position 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add
cheese. Process to slice. Remove and set aside. Add
tomatoes. Process to slice. Remove and set aside.
Exchange slicing disc for multipurpose blade in
work bowl. With processor running, add garlic
through the small feed tube. Process until finely
chopped, 5 to 8 seconds. Add onion and bell
pepper. Pulse 3 to 5 times, about 2 seconds each
time, or until chopped. Add beans, corn, rice, bread
crumbs, cumin, oregano, black pepper, cayenne
pepper, and salt. Pulse 3 to 4 times, about 1 second
each time, or until just mixed. Shape into 8 patties
(about 1⁄3cup each).
In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat
olive oil and butter. Add patties in batches, if
necessary. Cook about 4 minutes, or until golden
brown. Carefully turn. Top each patty with cheese.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 to 6 minutes,
or until patties are golden brown and cheese is
melted.
If desired, serve with whole wheat sandwich buns
or pita pockets, tomato slices, leaf lettuce,
mayonnaise, and mustard.
Yield: 8 servings.
Per serving: About 290 cal, 12 g pro, 31 g carb,
13 g total fat, 6 g sat fat, 35 mg chol, 340 mg sod.