Reporting back: very worthy veggie burger recipe
In Talk yesterday I asked for veggie burger recipes, and @flavacrisp referred to a Guy Fieri recipe that has really surprised me. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/morgans-veggie-patties-recipe/index.html
I used the food processor, which I'd recommend, didn't use artichoke, otherwise followed Guy's recipe - but I cooked for 5 minutes per side and tented as I cooked, since it was dense enough that I didn't think it would heat in the middle. I formed the patties in the bottom of a 2 cup pan. Didn't wait quite 30 minutes before sauteing and they had a little crunch from the oats.
First of all, the texture is very meaty, and the color is sort of beefy. I don't need my veggie burger to taste like meat, but this does. (I think perhaps the chili powder predisposes us to think meat?) I topped with provolone, ketchup, a touch of mustard, and copley plaza hamburg relish. Put a little mayo on the bun. The flavor of the patty didn't clash with the toppings, and still retained it's own flavor.
I'm not fond of cumin and will eliminate it and the chili powder next time. flavacrisp says you can substitute different beans and flavors, so I'm eager to try that. Will use mushrooms and a little soy sauce next time, and more onions. The patty was a little dry. A few more veggies, another egg, or a T of oil might help.
Of the recipes I've tried and the offerings in the frozen food aisle this is the best veggie burger I've ever had.
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6 Comments:
I've been looking for a good veggie burger recipe! Do you think you can freeze them?
cb1414 at 11:49AM on 11/10/09
Agreed....Glad you liked them!! :)
I have made a Mexican variation with black beans, corn, cilantro, hot sauce, etc. Then top with cheddar and jalepenos. So good!
They freeze very well - just individually wrap in foil.
flavacrisp at 1:19PM on 11/10/09
Do you have a link to his recipe?
CJ McD at 1:34PM on 11/10/09
found it:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/morgans-veggie-patties-recipe/index.html
CJ McD at 1:35PM on 11/10/09
CJMcD: Sorry you had trouble finding this! I did put the link in the comments on the other post, and at the end of the first paragraph above, but it didn't turn blue - so thanks for repeating it here.
lemonfair at 4:08PM on 11/10/09
I saw him make these on his "Big Bite" show. His sister is vegetarian, and the burgers looked good, indeed. I'm not a big fan of his, but I do admire him for his consideration of her tastes.
betteirene at 12:56AM on 11/11/09