Adzuki Bean & Brown Rice Burger
Adzuki bean burger is hearty, delicious and perfect to cook on the grill. Brown rice helps in binding and makes these filling and wholesome.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Adzuki Beans/ Red Beans
- 1 cup Brown Rice*
- 1 Small Onion, chopped
- 1 Small Pepper, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 cup Bread crumbs*
- 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseeds whisked in 3 tablespoons water (or use 1 egg)
- 2 ~ 3 tablespoons All purpose Flour*
- To taste Salt
Instructions
- Wash, rinse and soak adzuki beans for at least 4~6hours. Soak for 4~6 hours or overnight and then boil them for 30~40 minutes until very soft.* Drain the excess water and let them cool for a little bit.
- Cook rice separately and keep ready.
- In the meantime, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a saute pan and cook until translucent about 3~4 minutes. Next add garlic clove and cook for 1 minute.
- Next add the chopped peppers and cook until tender, about 6~8 minutes. Season with salt, chili powder, garam masala & kasoori methi. Mix well and turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Combine the beans, rice and the onion mixture in the food processor. Process until the mixture comes together.
- Remove it into a bowl and add bread crumbs, flax egg, flour and form a smooth dough that doesn't stick to hands.
- Take ¼cup of mixture and form into burgers. I was able to make 10 medium size patties.
- At this point, burgers can be made right away or can be frozen for later.*
- Heat 1tbsp oil in a saute/ grill pan. Cook the burgers on medium-low flame until golden on both sides and cooked through, about 3 minutes on both sides.
- Serve on sandwich buns with the choice of toppings.
Notes
- Alternately cook the beans in a pressure cooker (for 3~5 whistles) or in the Instant Pot (for 8~10 minutes).
- Either brown basmati or short grain brown rice will work in this recipe.
- Use either whole wheat or regular plain bread crumbs.
- White or whole-wheat flour can be used.
- To expedite cooking this recipe, make the rice and beans ahead of time. They can be cooked and stored in the refrigerator at least 2 days in advance. Or use, leftover cooked beans and rice for the recipe.
- Add other veggies like chopped mushrooms or spinach can also be added.
- They can be frozen for up to 1 month. I form them into patties, then wrap with plastic wrap and store in ziploc baggie.
- To cook from frozen, do not thaw them - just cook them until nice and heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal
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