Ingredients
- 1 cup packed cup cooked brown rice, (8 1/2 ounce) warmed
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 chipotle in adobo
- kosher salt
- 1 large poblano chili, (about 5 ounces) seeded and finely chopped
- 2 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup salted roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- vegetable oil, for brushing
- warmed pocket pitas for serving
- lettuce for serving
- tomato slices for serving
- sour cream for serving
- salsa for serving
Directions
1. In a food processor, pulse three-fourths of the rice with the cheese, chipotle and 1 teaspoon of salt until slightly pasty. Add the poblano, scallions, peas and pumpkin seeds and pulse until the vegetables are coarsely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and knead in the remaining rice. Using moistened hands, form the mixture into four 4-inch patties, about 3/4 inch thick, pressing to compact.
2. Preheat a grill pan or nonstick skillet. Brush the burgers with oil and grill over moderate heat until golden and crusty, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip them and grill until heated through and golden, about 5 minutes longer. Stuff the burgers into the pitas with lettuce, tomato slices, sour cream and salsa.
