Sandwiches, Wraps and Tacos

Veggie Burger

Ingredients:

Garlic Herb Mayonnaise
1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
1 tbsp (15 mL) each chopped parsley and chopped chives
1 clove garlic, crushed

Burgers
1 cup (250 mL) cooked brown rice
3 eggs
1/2 cup (125 mL) dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried oregano, salt and pepper
3 tsp (15 mL) vegetable oil, divided
1/3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped onion
1/3 cup (75 mL) finely grated carrot
1/3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 kaiser rolls, split
Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion rings, alfalfa sprouts

Instructions:

Combine ingredients for Garlic Mayonnaise; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine rice, eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, oregano, salt and pepper. In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tsp (5 mL) oil. Sauté onion and carrot 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and sauté 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add vegetables to egg mixture; mix thoroughly. Shape mixture into 4 patties. In same skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tsp (10 mL) oil. Sauté burgers 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Spread Garlic Herb Mayonnaise on both halves of rolls. Place lettuce on bottom half, top with veggie burgers and garnish to taste.

Makes 4 servings.

Suggestion for Complete Meal: Serve with a glass of milk.

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 510
Carbohydrate: 58 g
Protein: 17 g
Fat: 23 g