Hot Tamale Burgers

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Spicy burgers are vegetarian.

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Steps

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Bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil in medium sauce pan.

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Reduce heat to low , cover and simmer 40 minutes or until water is absorbed by rice.

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Meanwhile , heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.

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Add onion , bell pepper , corn , chipotle , adobo sauce , garlic , cumin and salt.

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Saut 2 minutes , then reduce heat to low.

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Cover and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender , stirring once or twice.

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Whisk 1 / 2 cup cornmeal in bowl add to skillet mixture and cover and cook on low for 10 minutes more.

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Stirring once or twice.

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Remove from heat , and stir in hot rice , cilantro , lime juice and zest.

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Cool 20 minutes.

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Wet hands and shape mixture into 8 burgers.

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Refrigerate 30 minutes.

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Prepare grill to medium heat.

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Brush burgers and grill rack with olive oil.

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Grill 7 minutes per side or until crusty on the outside.

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Ingredients

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short-grain brown rice, olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, corn kernel, chipotle chile in adobo, garlic cloves, ground cumin, yellow cornmeal, cilantro, fresh lime juice, lime zest