Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　1 hr

　　Most veggie burgers must have self-esteem issues, since they're always pretending to be something they're not. But these bulgur burgers don't try to hide their meatless nature and instead celebrate their grain-centric origins with wonderful texture and a hint of Middle Eastern spice.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1/2 cup chopped onion, divided

　　1 tablespoon olive oil plus additional for brushing

　　1/2 cup bulgur

　　1 cup water

　　1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained

　　1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce

　　3/4 cup walnuts (2 1/2 ounces)

　　2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

　　1/2 cup packed cilantro sprigs

　　3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

　　1/4 teaspoon cayenne

　　1/4 cup mayonnaise

　　1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest

　　1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

　　4 slices multi-grain bread,toasted

　　Equipment: a perforated grill sheet

　　Accompaniments: lettuce; sliced tomato

　　

Step 1

Cook half of onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bulgur and water and cook, covered, over low heat until water is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in beans and soy sauce.

　　

Step 2

Pulse bulgur mixture, walnuts, garlic, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and remaining onion in a food processor until finely chopped.

　　

Step 3

Form rounded 1/2 cups of mixture into 4 (31/2-inch-diameter) patties. Chill at least 10 minutes.

　　

Step 4

While patties chill, stir together mayonnaise, zest, and juice.

　　

Step 5

Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas). Put perforated grill sheet on grill and preheat 10 minutes.

　　

Step 6

Brush patties all over with oil.

　　

Step 7

Oil grill sheet, then grill burgers on grill sheet, covered only if using a gas grill, carefully turning once, until golden brown, about 8 minutes total.

　　

Step 8

Serve burgers open-faced on toast with lime mayonnaise.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 399 calories

　　22g fat (3g saturated)

　　4mg cholesterol

　　768mg sodium

　　43g carbohydrates

　　10g fiber

　　12g protein

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　　Cooks' notes:

　　·Burgers can be cooked on the stove. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook patties, carefully turning once, until golden brown, about 8 minutes total.

　　·Uncooked patties can be chilled, covered, up to 4 hours.