Burgers with bulgur and cashews

 

     Bulgur cashew burgers have a deliciously nutty taste, making them a surprising alternative to regulars burgers.

Makes 5 burgers

• One-third cup bulgur
• ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (dry pack)
• 1 cup boiling water
• ¾ pound lean ground beef
• ¾ cup chopped cashews
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper
• 5 split hard rolls or buns

1. Soak bulgur and sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water in small saucepan off heat for 20 to 30 minutes ; drain in sieve, pressing out any excess liquid if necessary and place in large bowl.
2. Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
3. Add ground beef, cashew, green onion, egg, salt and pepper to bulgur mixture ; stir until well blended.
4. Shape into five 5-ounces patties, about 3½ inches in diameter.
5. Place burgers on grid 5 inches over hot coals ; grill, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until desired doneness, turning halfway through cooking.
6. Or, broil 3 inches from heat for 7 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness, turning once halfway through cooking.
7. Serve on split hard rolls with condiments.

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