PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 10 minutes | YIELD: 4 burgers A vegetarian classic, Portobello mushroom burgers are as hearty as their beef counterparts. In fact, I know more carnivores who love to sink their teeth into these burgers than vegetarians. P.S. The spread is a...
In the Alsace region of France, this pizza-like dish is traditionally made with crème fraîche and bacon (lardons). We’ve lightened up this recipe by replacing the crème fraîche with a French spreadable cheese and the bacon with cooked lentils.YIELD: MAKES 12 SLICES¼...
Grated beet keeps these patties juicy and makes them look like “real” burgers.YIELD: SERVES 84 Tbs. light miso paste2 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, grated3 Tbs. canola oil, divided½ cup gluten flour or vital wheat gluten2 Tbs. guar gum1 portobello mushroom, stemmed and grated...
This simple recipe can be assembled the night before then cooked off in the morning for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Or use it for a tempeh BLT. The tempeh strips can even be left marinating in the fridge 2 to 3 days. Just be sure to eat the bacon as soon as it’s...
The secret “glue” that holds homemade veggie burgers together on an outdoor grill is overcooked pasta. A couple of other tips for success: Be sure to pat the beans dry before you add them to the patty mixture, and use a stainless-steel grill topper for a more stable...
Take these veggie burgers to an omnivore cookout and your meat-eating friends will want to try them. They’re such a delicious change from the usual barbecue fare.YIELD: SERVES 8BURGERS½ cup dried lentils2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for brushing patties1 small onion,...
Tofu Burgers, Asian Style MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 30 minutes Sea greens add both taste and texture to tofu, which makes a perfect backdrop for a burger with Asian seasonings. Serve these with Steamed Sticky Rice and Sea Slaw. Or for cocktail food, make...
The Simplest Bean Burgers MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 20 minutes with cooked beans This is the way to go when you want a burger and have neither the time nor the inclination to fuss. When made with chickpeas, they're golden brown and lovely; with black beans, much...
Spicy Autumn Vegetable Burger MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 30 minutes with cooked beans and kale Here's a burger flecked with bits of green and orange vegetables, with both creamy and chewy textures. It's also a handy way to use leftover greens like kale, chard,...
Midsummer Vegetable Burger MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 45 minutes This light, colorful burger, which gets its crunch from corn, is terrific on a bun, especially with a little Salsa Roja, Chile Mayonnaise, or Roasted Pepper Mayonnaise or with sliced ripe tomatoes and...
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