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WILD RICE BURGERS
Active Time : 30 minutes Total Time : 1 1/4 hours Serves : 8 servingsINGREDIENTS
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cultivated wild rice
- 3 tablespoons 100% pure olive oil divided
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 fresh jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy Panko style plain bread crumbs
- 8 deli style sharp Cheddar cheese slices
- 8 hamburger buns
- - real mayonnaise
- - Dijon mustard
- - lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices
DIRECTIONS
In medium saucepan, prepare wild rice according to package directions using vegetable broth; cool rice.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onions, jalapeño and garlic; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until onions are softened; set aside.
In large bowl, combine eggs, curry powder, smoked paprika and 1 tablespoon oil; salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the shredded cheese, cooled rice, onion mixture and bread crumbs. Form into 8 patties (patties will be delicate); gently set aside.
In large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add burgers and cook 3 minutes; gently turn over. Top with cheese slices and cover skillet; continue cooking 3 minutes.
Spread toasted buns with mayonnaise and mustard; top with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and burgers.