I first made this recipe about a year ago but have given it a photo make-over.
Now let's talk burgers. If you know me, my favorite sandwich is a plain ole cheeseburger with fries and a diet coke. It's been my favorite since I was a pre-teen and it is usually my Friday lunch.
To expand my horizons a bit I've tried turkey and chicken burgers but haven't really been turned on by them. So when I first had a wild rice burger, I was pleasantly surprised! They are really good and a nice change if you want to go meatless.
So what's the verdict for you? Willing to give this one a try? I think you might also be pleasantly surprised. Let me know if you do!
This would go well with your favorite tasty beverage - a diet coke or maybe your favorite local beer.
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Minnesota Wild Rice Burger
A vegetarian burger with a great texture and with super flavor
Ingredients
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup minced celery
- ½ cup minced baby bella mushrooms
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 pkg Uncle Ben’s 90 second rice (Original) uncooked
- 1¾ cups cooked wild rice (not instant)
- ½ cup craisins, soak in boiled water then chop
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 5 T Italian bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 eggs plus one yolk beaten
- S&P
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red cayenne pepper
- Serve with swiss cheese, soft wheat buns, red onions, lettuce
Instructions
- In small skillet heat olive oil and sauté garlic, onion, celery and mushrooms until soft then cool.
- Cook wild rice and cool completely (or keep in refrigerator until ready to assemble)
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl (I found it is easy to use a hamburger form press to make the burgers -this made 6 medium sized burgers) press in form and then turn out onto wax paper. Freeze until almost frozen solid (or just let slightly thaw before cooking if frozen solid).
- In a large skillet heat 2 additional T of olive oil until really hot
- Flip burgers upside down into skillet, remove wax paper and cook about 3-4 minutes until a nice crust is formed then flip, cook another 2 minutes; add swiss cheese until melted about another 2 minutes.
Notes
I have had good luck with the burgers being partially frozen to start and they hold well together after cooked
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 381Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 347mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 4gSugar: 13gProtein: 16g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Nancy Piran says
They look delicous Deb! Definitely need to try them!
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
I love wild rice, Deb, so this burger sounds phenomenal! Pinning to try. 🙂 Have a great weekend, my friend!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
Deb, holy creativeness! I seriously cannot wait to try this! Wild rice AND plain old cheeseburgers are my two faves. So, very anxious to give this a try!
Amy (So There, by Amy) says
YUM! I don't eat much beef, and am always looking for another good veggie burger recipe. This sounds awesome!! Thanks so much 🙂
Azu says
These burgers look delish! And I bet they taste delicious.
Diane Balch says
What an interesting mixture and so healthy. I really like these burgers. Thanks for sharing them with us on Foodie Friday. Pinned.
Jamie Sherman says
I am so intrigued by rice in a burger!! These would be perfect for a Meatless Monday - without feeling cheated! Scheduled to pin!
Rachel Kathyg says
This looks so yummy! I pinned it to try! found at showstopper sat:) Have a great weekend.
Louisa @ Pressure Cooker Portal says
The recipe looks so attractive. Nice to enjoy it.
Anonymous says
I've been looking for a vegetarian type burger that isn't full of soy or black beans. I'm not a big black bean fan; although, I'm working on that. Having said that, these sound awesome! I will definitely be making these this summer. Thank you for sharing
Carter says
Looks pretty good. Thank you for sharing.
Mark says
Oh man I can't wait for summer. Hoping to make this weekend, my wife will love this!