Carrotnutbean Burger Food

CARROT/NUT/BEAN BURGER

Steps:

• Saute onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until translucent.
• Do not brown.
• Add coriander and cumin and cook 2 more minutes.
• If using mushrooms, add and saute 5 minutes more.
• Put the onion, mushroom,spice mixture in a large bowl and add the grated carrots, nuts, parsley, salt (or miso) and pepper.
• Process the rice and beans until pureed.
• Add to the bowl.
• If using tofu, add to the bowl now.
• Mix the works gently with your hands (yes, your hands) to distribute the ingredients evenly.
• Don't pound or mush.
• Dust your hands well with flour and form the mix into six generous patties, squeezing firmly.
• In a large iron skillet, heat the rest of the oil on medium.
• Without crowding them, cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown.
• Serve immediately.

NUT BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and knead well.
• Pinch off 16 portions of mixture, roll them into smooth balls, and with wet hands press out the balls into patties.
• Arrange patties on a lightly oiled baking tray and place into oven until they dry out a little and darken slightly (around 20 minutes for my oven).
• (Burgers can now be refrigerated or frozen until needed).
• Pan-fry in oil until hot.

OAT NUT BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix the ingredients together and season to taste.
• Shape into 6 burgers (more or less depending on your tastes) and fry until brown, turning once.
• I like to throw the dry ingredients into a food processor for a more uniform texture.
• I also fry only what I need and keep the rest waiting for me in a tupperware for later.
• Garlic, salt and pepper are nice seasonings to add.
• NOTE: If you find that they are mushy inside, make your patties smaller or thinner. If you shape them too large or too thick then they won't cook right.