Gardenburger Original Veggie Patty Copycat Recipes

GARDENBURGER ORIGINAL VEGGIE PATTY (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Add 1/4 cup water to the bulgur wheat in a small bowl and let it sit for 60 minutes. The wheat will double in size.
• Steam the quartered mushrooms for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Remove the mushrooms and put onion in steamer. Steam onions for 10 minutes, until translucent. Keep these two ingredients separate and set aside.
• Add 1/2 cup water to the oats, and soak 10 minutes, until soft.
• Drain excess water from bulgur and oats. Then combine grains with the steamed mushrooms, onions, rice, cheeses and spices in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times to chop finely, but not puree. You want a coarse texture, with chunks of grain, mushroom and cheese that you can see.
• Pour the mixture into a bowl with the steamed mushrooms and cornstarch. Mix well.
• Preheat oven to 300°F and set a large skillet over medium low heat.
• Spray the skillet with the cooking spray. Measure 1/2 cup at a time of the burger mixture and shape into a 4" patty, about 1/2" thick. Cook the patties about 2-4 minutes per side, until light brown.
• When all the patties have been cooked, arrange them on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking time. Serve immediately, or freeze.
• If freezing, you can reheat several ways. Spread a light coating of olive oil spray on each side and heat in a pan over medium heat 3-4 minutes for each side, until hot in the middle. If using the grill, spray each side with oil and cook over low flame. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. You may also microwave for 30-35 seconds, then place in toaster and cook on medium heat till hot in the center. Enjoy!

BEST OF EVERYTHING VEGGIE BURGERS

Steps:

• Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. Mash black beans in a large bowl with a fork until thick and pasty; set aside.
• Place the bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor, and chop finely. Stir the bell pepper mixture into the mashed black beans. Place the brown rice and mozzarella cheese in the food processor, and process until combined. Stir the mixture into the black beans.
• Whisk together the eggs, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and hot sauce. Stir the egg mixture into the black bean mixture. Stir in the bread crumbs, adding additional bread crumbs as needed until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide into 6 large patties.
• Place patties onto the prepared foil, and grill until browned and heated through, about 8 minutes per side.

HOUSTON'S RESTAURANT COPYCAT VEGGIE BURGERS

Steps:

• Stir together barbecue sauce and molasses. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mash beans. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the barbecue mixture (reserving remaining for brushing) and remaining ingredients -- rice through egg white. Form into four 6 oz patties.
• Heat olive oil in a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium. Grill burgers for 2 minutes on one side. Turn and brush with remaining barbecue/molasses mixture. Top with Monterey Jack and grill for another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and mustard on a bun which has been grilled in butter.