Basic bean Burgers With Satay Sauce

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Basic Bean Burgers

 

1 cup TVP granules (this is a textured vegetable protein. It is a soy protein product that is available in most health food stores)

1 scant cup boiling water

1 Tbs tomato paste or ketchup

1 16-oz can pinto, kidney, or other beans, drained

1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1/2 tsp oregano

1 Tbs tarmari or soy sauce

1 tsp sweetener

salt and pepper to taste

whole wheat flour for dusting

 

 

Pour boiling water over TVP and tomato paste in a bowl. Stir and let rest for 10 minutes. In food processor, combine TVP mixture and remaining ingredients except for flour. Pulse until mixture is almost a puree. Dust hands with flour and shape mixture into 6 burgers. Dust them lightly in flour. Layer the burgers with sheets of waxed paper and refrigerate for at least one hour. Cook on a gill covered with foil for about 10 minutes on each side.

 

Peanut Burgers With Satay Sauce:

 

Follow the direction for Basic Bean Burgers above with the following changes. Omit the oregano and add 1/2 teaspoon ginger. During the last pulse of the food processor add 1/4 cup chopped peanuts. Leave them crunchy. Form into patties as described above and serve with Satay Sauce.

 

Satay Sauce:

 

1 small onion, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 small chili pepper, chopped

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp sesame oil

1 cup natural chunky peanut butter

1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

2 tsp brown sugar

1/4 cup water

1 tsp tomato paste

1 tsp sesame tahini

salt & pepper to taste

 

In a heavy saucepan saute the onion, garlic, and chili pepper in the sesame oil and corn oil. When translucent, add the peanut butter and stir until melted. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Serve over grilled peanut burgers.

 

Source: Topica Vegetarian Burger

 

 

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