Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion -- finely chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
1 medium carrot -- grated
3/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs -- divided
1/2 cup Sunflower nuts -- toasted*
1/3 cup fresh parsley -- chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 eggs -- lightly beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
6 hamburger buns -- toasted
Condiments such as mayonnaise -- lettuce, tomato,
onion and pickles |
Preparation:
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, garlic, thyme and sage. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Transfer to large bowl. Add rice, carrot, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, sunflower nuts, parsley, cheese and soy sauce. Stir until well blended. Add eggs, stir until eggs are well blended into rice mixture. Form into six 1/2-inch thick patties. Place remaining 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs in shallow bowl. Coat each side of patty with breadcrumbs. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. (May be prepared up to 6 hours ahead.) Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook patties 4 to 5 minutes per side or until thoroughly heated. Serve on buns with condiments.
*To toast sunflower nuts, spread on baking sheet and bake in 350-degree oven 5 to 7 minutes or until golden and fragrant. |
