Carrot burgers

18 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
10Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2tablespoonsOil
3Garlic cloves, minced
3Onions, cut into chunks
2Celery stalks, diced
2Green peppers, diced
5tablespoonsTamari
½teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoonBasil
½teaspoonPaprika
½teaspoonOregano
½teaspoonParsley
½cupTahini
3tablespoonsPeanut butter
2tablespoonsCashew butter (opt)
½cupWheat germ, bran or flour (opt)

Directions

Place the carrots in a medium-sized saucepan containing 3 or 4 inches of water; steam over medium heat for 15 minutes, till soft.

Drin and mash well using a potato masher.

In a alrge skillet, heat the oil over medium heat; add the diced garlic, onions, celery, and peppers; saute for 7 minutes. Add the tamari, basil, garlic powder, parsely, and oregano; saute for 2 minutes more, until vegetables are soft. In a large bowl, combine the carrots, sauteed vegetables, tahini and peanut butter.

Season to taste. If the batter is too wet, add the wheat germ to make it hold together.

Preheat oven to 350. Form the mixture into patties, and place on an oiled cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden on top.

Turn and bake on the other side until golden brown.

From _The Cookbook for People Who Love Animals_ from Gentle World