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Hot Tamale Burgers Recipe

Spice up your life with these fiery vegetarian Hot Tamale Burgers! Packed with corn, bell peppers, chipotle peppers, and zesty lime, these flavorful patties are grilled to perfection for a smoky, satisfying meal. A perfect vegetarian alternative to traditional burgers, these are sure to become a new favorite!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 165.3 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Tamale Burgers

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How to Make Hot Tamale Burgers

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of long-grain rice and 3 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
  3. While the rice cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 bell pepper (any color, chopped), 1 cup frozen corn, 1 (4 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped, reserving 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Sauté for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, stirring once or twice.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup cornmeal and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Add to the skillet mixture, cover, and cook on low for 10 minutes more, stirring once or twice.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the cooked rice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 tablespoon lime zest.
  9. Let the mixture cool for 20 minutes.
  10. Wet your hands and shape the mixture into 8 patties.
  11. Refrigerate the patties for 30 minutes.
  12. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  13. Brush the burgers and the grill rack with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  14. Grill the burgers for 7 minutes per side, or until they are crusty on the outside.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

2g

Carbs

10g

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