Coconut Curry Black Bean Burgers - Thai Style! |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a slightly spicy, coconut curry flavored vegetarian burger with Thai accents. Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained |
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon thai chile sauce |
1 teaspoon yellow curry paste |
2 tablespoons coconut milk |
1 teaspoon brown sugar |
1 pinch cayenne pepper |
1 egg |
1 cup italian bread crumbs |
1 (1 pound) package crumbled tofu |
1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles |
1 cup chunky peanut butter |
1 teaspoon thai chile sauce |
1 teaspoon brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1 dash soy sauce (optional) |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
6 whole wheat hamburger buns |
1/2 cup shredded carrots |
1/2 cup shredded cucumber |
1 tablespoon chopped green onion |
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves |
Directions:
1. Blend the black beans, red onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chile sauce, curry paste, coconut milk, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and egg in a food processor until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl. Fold the bread crumbs and burger crumbles into the mixture. Form the mixture into 6 patties and place on waxed paper. Put in freezer for up to 30 minutes for patties to set.
2. Prepare a grill pan or skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook the patties until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
3. Meanwhile, combine the peanut butter, 1 teaspoon chile sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, turmeric, soy sauce, and canola oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until the peanut butter is melted. Reduce heat to low and simmer until hot, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Arrange patties on bottoms of hamburger buns. Drizzle sauce over each patty; top with carrot, cucumber, green onion, mint, and cilantro. Top with remaining bun halves and serve immediately.
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