Rice, Carrot, Mushroom and Pecan Burgers Recipe

Rice, Carrot, Mushroom and Pecan Burgers Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
  • 1 cup cooked rice, preferably brown basmati rice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (see Tip)
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  1. Preheat the broiler. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat it with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute until they are slightly soft, about 3 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
  3. Coarsely chop pecans in a food processor (not a blender). Add rice, carrots and the sauteed onion mixture. Pulse a few times until the mixture has a mealy consistency and transfer it to a large bowl. Add breadcrumbs and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir in egg.
  4. Shape the mixture into 6 patties. Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet. Broil, about 6 inches from the heat, until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
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