Let me first start off by saying I am a meat eater through an through. Although I eat plenty of Asian food, I just can't go without steaks, roasts, and just about any other meat...farm raised or wild game. I'm a carnivore.
But I accidentally stumbled onto this recipe that I just had to try. I often watch the program called Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network hosted by Guy Fieri. This program interests me because this is the type of food I eat and enjoy when I am on road trips or going to races in the Supra. I've even jotted down a few of the places and have visited them in my travels. Guy Fieri is also a huge meat-eater like myself....so if he's recommending a dish at some place, chances are I'm going to love it too!
Anyways, Import Queen was watching TV on Thursday. I popped in to see what she was watching, and saw that Guy Fieri was on. I thought it was the usual program, but it wasn't. It was some other one he does that I don't watch. He was going to be making veggie burgers that he says even HE likes. I was like "Yea, whatever". Pfffttt....veggie burgers are for girls and PETA, right??
So anyways.....I ended up trying the recipe on Friday...and I have to tell you...it was VERY good. I have to honestly say I wasn't missing any of the meat. And the texture of the burgers was very meat-like. The taste with all of the spices was, well..a bit on the spicy side, but very tasty. I didn't try them on the BBQ yet, but I plan too. I fried them in olive oil on the stove as was recommended. These were so good, I made extra and tossed them in the freezer, and had one as a snack during Sunday Night Football.
The only thing I would recommend to add to the recipe is to make sure all the beans are crushed up good. Not into a paste, but just crushed down...otherwise the patty won't stick together as well.
So if you want a delicious burger that's good for you too....try these. You won't be giving up anything in the taste dept...
Ingredients (makes about 4 patties)
* 2 ounces olive oil
* 3 tablespoons diced red onion
* 2 tablespoons diced black olives
* 2 tablespoons diced red bell peppers
* 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno
* 1 1/2 tablespoons diced garlic
* 1 tablespoon diced artichoke
* 4 ounces black beans, drained
* 4 ounces chickpeas, drained
* 4 ounces white beans, drained
* 6 ounces rolled oats
* 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
* 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
* 2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
* 1 egg
DirectionsIn a medium saute pan over medium heat, add 1-ounce olive oil and all raw vegetables except beans. Saute until translucent. Remove and cool.
Add veggies to beans and mix thoroughly (I used my hands and kinda crushed everything together). Add all dry ingredients along with the egg. Thoroughly mix all ingredients and form into patties, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (To form patties, I took the lid from a round container. I lined it with Saran wrap. I put the mixture in, then wrapped the patty in Saran. That way it could go right to the freezer if you want. The Saran wrap also helps them hold their shape until they "set" before cooking).
In saute pan add 1-ounce olive oil, and cook patties 2 to 3 minutes per side.
