Tex-Mex Veggie Burgers

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Here is a veggie burger you might want to try this Memorial Day weekend.

 

Ellen C.

 

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

 

TEX-MEX VEGGIE BURGERS

 

Recipe By : Bon Appétit, July 1997 (Atlanta Journal 5/27/99)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Burgers & Loaves Mexican & Southwestern

Vegan Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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15 1/4 ounces canned whole kernel corn -- drained

1/2 cup liquid reserved

1/2 cup cornmeal -- PLUS

1 tablespoon cornmeal

1/2 cup onion -- finely chopped

1/3 cup red bell pepper -- finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon lime zest -- grated

1/4 cup cooked white rice

3 tablespoons fresh cilantro -- chopped

4 teaspoons jalapeno chile pepper -- diced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

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Nonstick vegetable oil spray

4 nonfat flour tortillas -- 9- to 10-inch

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8 tablespoons light sour cream

8 tablespoons purchased salsa

 

Blend 1/2 cup corn kernels and 1 tablespoon cornmeal in processor until moist

clumps form. Add 3/4 cup corn kernels; process 10 seconds (reserve remaining

corn for another use). Transfer corn mixture to heavy medium nonstick saucepan.

Add 1/2 cup corn liquid, onion, bell pepper and lime peel. Cover and cook over

very low heat until thick and firm, stirring often, 12 minutes. Mix in rice,

cilantro, jalapeño, salt and cumin. Drop 1/4 of mixture onto each of 4 pieces

of foil; press pieces into 3/4-inch-thick patties. Let stand until completely

cool.

 

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Spray both sides of burgers with nonstick

spray; grill until crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Grill tortillas until

pliable, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer tortillas to plates. On each

tortilla place 1 burger, 1/4 of sour cream and 1/4 of salsa. Fold tortillas

over to enclose.

 

Makes 4 Servings.

 

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Per serving: 245 Calories; 2g Fat (6% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 53g

Carbohydrate; 2mg Cholesterol; 771mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 3 Starch/Bread; 1 Vegetable

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 26006 1582 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1325

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Ellen C.

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