Moosewood: Bulghur Burgers

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Bulghur Burgers

 

Recipe By : Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home, page 144

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:40

Categories : Main Dish Vegan

Vegetarian Grains

Moosewood

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 cups water

2 cloves garlic -- minced or pressed

1 1/2 cups bulghur

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup scallions -- chopped

1/2 cup carrots -- grated

1/4 cup fresh parsley -- chopped

1/4 cup tahini

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

dash of ground black pepper

 

Bring the water to a boil. While it is heating, use a heavy pan or skillet to

sauté the garlic and bulghur in the oil on medium-high heat for 2 minutes,

stirring frequently. Add the boiling water. Return to a boil, cover, and reduce

the heat to low . simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until all of the water is

absorbed and the bulghur is soft but still chewy.

 

Preheat the oven to 375° if you plan to bake the burgers.

 

When the bulghur is ready, stir in the scallions, carrots, parsley, tahini,

tomato paste, soy sauce, mustard, and pepper. With moistened hands, form the

bulghur mixture into 6 to 8 burgers. Cook them in a lightly oiled heavy skillet

on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, flipping the burgers once when the

outside is crunchy, or bake on an oiled baking sheet for 20 minutes.

 

VARIATION

 

For a different flavor and more protein, add 1 cup of mashed cooked chick peas

to the cooked bulghur along with the other ingredients, before forming the

burgers.

 

 

 

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