Carrotnutbeanburger Recipes

CARROT/NUT/BEAN BURGER

Steps:

• Saute onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until translucent.
• Do not brown.
• Add coriander and cumin and cook 2 more minutes.
• If using mushrooms, add and saute 5 minutes more.
• Put the onion, mushroom,spice mixture in a large bowl and add the grated carrots, nuts, parsley, salt (or miso) and pepper.
• Process the rice and beans until pureed.
• Add to the bowl.
• If using tofu, add to the bowl now.
• Mix the works gently with your hands (yes, your hands) to distribute the ingredients evenly.
• Don't pound or mush.
• Dust your hands well with flour and form the mix into six generous patties, squeezing firmly.
• In a large iron skillet, heat the rest of the oil on medium.
• Without crowding them, cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown.
• Serve immediately.

BARBEQUE CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and toss until the carrots are well coated. Transfer mixture to large rimmed baking sheet, spreading carrots evenly. Bake until brown and tender, stirring occasionally,

CARROT RICE NUT BURGER

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Using a food processor, grind the toasted cashews and sunflower seeds to a fine meal. Transfer to a large bowl. Pulse the onion and carrots in the food processor until finely shredded, and mix with the ground nuts. Place the cooked rice and olive oil in the food processor, and pulse until smooth. Mix into the bowl. Season with salt. Form the mixture into patties.
• Oil the grill grate. Grill the patties 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.

QUICK AND EASY BAKED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Arrange carrots in a shallow baking dish. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with nutmeg, cinnamon, and sugar.
• Bake in preheated oven until carrots are tender, 20 minutes.

BEAN & CARROT PATTIES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and saute for 2 mins. Add the garlic, carrots, cumin and coriander and stir for 1 minute. Pour in the stock, season well and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10-15 mins or until the carrots are tender. Leave to cool.
• Drain the liquid from the carrots. Then use a potato masher to mash them until lump free. Add the drained beans and mash again until a rough mash is formed. Stir in the breadcrumbs and coriander. Mix well and adjust the seasoning to taste.
• When cold, divide the mixture into six then use wet hands to shape each piece into a round pattie about 2.5cm/1in thick. The patties can be chilled at this point if you’re not serving them straight away.
• Preheat the oven to 220oC/Fan200oC/425oF/Gas Mark 7 and put a large baking sheet in to preheat. Spray or brush a little oil on both sides of the patties then place them on the hot baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 mins or until pale golden.
• To make the coleslaw, finely shred the cabbage, coarsely grate the carrots and mix together in a large bowl with the onion. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt and mustard and mix thoroughly. Chill until required. If liked serve patties in a toasted bun with the coleslaw.

EASY GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots into a microwave-safe bowl; add brown sugar, butter, and orange marmalade to carrots. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and cook in microwave on high power for 3 minutes; stir. If butter and marmalade aren't completely melted, continue cooking on high power for 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until carrots are coated with glaze.

QUICK-BRAISED CARROTS WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except the fresh parsley or mint in a medium saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil, and cover.
• Turn heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes.
• Uncover saucepan and raise the heat a little.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and carrots are cooking in butter or oil.
• Lower the heat and keep cooking, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender (not mushy), a couple of minutes longer.
• Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
• Garnish with the fresh parsley or mint and enjoy!

CARROT AND BEAN BURGER

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat the oil and then add the onion. Saute for 2 mins. Add the garlic, carrots, cumin and coriander and stir for a further 1 minute. Pour in the stock, season well and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10-15 mins or until the carrots are tender. Leave to cool.
• Drain the carrots and mash them until lump free. Add the drained beans and mash again until a rough mash is formed. Stir in the breadcrumbs and coriander or mint. Mix well and season to taste and leave to cool.
• Divide the mixture into six. Using wet hands, shape each piece into a burger approx 2.5cm/1in thick. The burgers can be chilled at this point if you are not serving them immediately. (Place the burgers on a paper lined baking tray and freeze until solid. Wrap in bags then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in a single layer on a baking tray before cooking.)
• Preheat the oven to 220C/Fan200C and put a large baking sheet in to preheat.
• Spray or brush a little oil on both sides of the burgers, place onto the hot baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 mins or until a pale golden colour.