Sear's vegetable burgers

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive Oil
1cupOnion; minced
1cupCarrots; grated
1cupTurnips; grated
1cupZucchini; grated
1cupBeets; grated
½tablespoonGarlic; chopped
½teaspoonCumin; ground
¾tablespoonDill & Tarragon; mixed
¼cupInstant Rolled Oats
¼cupWater
cupPotatoes; mashed
¼cupHazelnuts, chopped
cupRice; cooked
Salt
Pepper
Olive Oil for Sauteing

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion, carrots, turnips, zucchini, beets, garlic, cumin and herbs. Saute until vegetables begin to wilt, about 3 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

Soak oats in water for 5 minutes, then drain and press out excess water. Add to vegetable mixture along with potatoes, hazelnuts and rice. Season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into 8 patties.

Grill patties on a well-oiled vegetable grill, or saute in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden.

Nutrition: 106 Cal; 2G Prot; 4G Fat; 56G Carob; 0 Chol; 150MG sod; 2G Fiber. Vegetarian Times - August 1993 Posted by Pat Schmidt - 1/94 From: Pat Schmidt