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Tex-Mex Veggie Burgers

Enhance veggie burgers with a quick-to-fix corn salsa - ready in 25 minutes! Perfect for a Mexican dinner! From eatbetteramerica.

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Tex-Mex Veggie Burgers
  • PREP TIME

    25 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    25 Min

  • SERVINGS

    2

 

1/2
cup frozen whole kernel corn
1/4
cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1
tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4
teaspoon chili powder
1/8
teaspoon ground cumin
2
frozen soy-protein vegetable burgers
2
whole wheat pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
2
tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-quart saucepan, mix corn, bell pepper, vinegar, chili powder and cumin. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • 2 Place burgers on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 12 minutes, turning once, until thoroughly heated.
  • 3 Cut burgers in half. Place each burger half in pita bread pocket. Top with corn mixture and sour cream.

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To complete this meal, serve these Tex-Mex burgers with a hearty side salad drizzled with low-fat dressing.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 340
    • (Calories from Fat 70),
  • Total Fat 8g
    • (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 10mg;
  • Sodium 700mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 50g
    • (Dietary Fiber 9g,
    • Sugars 8g),
  • Protein 18g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 30 %;
  • Vitamin C 35 %;
  • Calcium 15 %;
  • Iron 20 %;
Exchanges:
  • 2 1/2 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 1 1/2 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 3;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 10/27/2011 9:13:01 AM REPORT ABUSE BizeeTChur said:
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These were DELICIOUS. My boyfriend was very skeptical of the "veggie burger" concept, but he is now a believer! This recipe was quick and easy and will be a go-to quick healthy dinner for me!
Posted 6/7/2010 3:35:06 PM REPORT ABUSE grantsandersprod said:
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Highly recommended
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