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Burger Delight
A great ground beef substitute and/or extender made from bulgur wheat.
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 c. bulgur wheat, (not fine ground),
  2. 1 qt. Canned tomatoes, with juice
  3. ½ med. Onion, chopped
  4. 2-3 garlic cloves
  5. 1 c. walnuts (or pecans, or raw sunflower seeds)
  6. 2 tsp. Salt
  7. 2 T. molasses
Instructions
  1. Place the bulgur wheat in a saucepan.
  2. Blend all other ingredients until smooth. Add blended ingredients into saucepan, mix with wheat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir occasionally, and be careful NOT to overcook.
  5. Remove from oven while it is still moist.
  6. Store in airtight container in fridge or freeze in 1 cup portions until needed.
Serving Suggestions
  1. This burger is a staple in our home. It is very versatile and saves a lot of time in the kitchen.
  2. Bake a potato and top it with this recipe and chives, and serve with a tossed salad and steamed broccoli.
  3. Try serving on a bed of brown rice smothered with spaghetti sauce.
  4. For a meal every child will love, add some tomato sauce and serve it on hamburger buns as Sloppy Joes!
  5. This one is a natural as “meat” in your spaghetti sauce, or mix it with chili beans for a really “filly” chili.
  6. The uses for this burger are almost limitless! Use your imagination.
  7. Burger Delight freezes beautifully.
Adapted from from Guiltfree Gourmet by Vicki Griffin
Adapted from from Guiltfree Gourmet by Vicki Griffin
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