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Burger Delight
2017-09-17 18:20:42
A great ground beef substitute and/or extender made from bulgur wheat.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Ingredients
- 2 c. bulgur wheat, (not fine ground),
- 1 qt. Canned tomatoes, with juice
- ½ med. Onion, chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 c. walnuts (or pecans, or raw sunflower seeds)
- 2 tsp. Salt
- 2 T. molasses
Instructions
- Place the bulgur wheat in a saucepan.
- Blend all other ingredients until smooth. Add blended ingredients into saucepan, mix with wheat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spread mixture evenly on a sprayed cookie sheet, and bake at 250-275 degrees F. for 45-60 minutes, until it is a loose, burger-like consistency.
- Stir occasionally, and be careful NOT to overcook.
- Remove from oven while it is still moist.
- Store in airtight container in fridge or freeze in 1 cup portions until needed.
Serving Suggestions
- This burger is a staple in our home. It is very versatile and saves a lot of time in the kitchen.
- Bake a potato and top it with this recipe and chives, and serve with a tossed salad and steamed broccoli.
- Try serving on a bed of brown rice smothered with spaghetti sauce.
- For a meal every child will love, add some tomato sauce and serve it on hamburger buns as Sloppy Joes!
- This one is a natural as “meat” in your spaghetti sauce, or mix it with chili beans for a really “filly” chili.
- The uses for this burger are almost limitless! Use your imagination.
- Burger Delight freezes beautifully.
Adapted from from Guiltfree Gourmet by Vicki Griffin
Adapted from from Guiltfree Gourmet by Vicki Griffin
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