Three grain vegetable burger

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonGarlic, minced
1tablespoonGreen onions, minced
2cupsShiitake mushrooms, sliced
2tablespoonsOil
1teaspoonOregano
½teaspoonThyme
½teaspoonBasil
2tablespoonsBalsamic vinegar
2tablespoonsTamari
1cupChickpeas, cooked
1cupCouscous, cooked
1cupQuinoa, cooked
½cupLiquid egg substitute
¼cupSpelt flour
Black & white pepper, to taste
¼cupBreadcrumbs

Directions

Heat oil & saute garlic, green onions & shittake mushrooms. Stir in the herbs, vinegar & tamari, & cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add the chickpeas & puree.

Transfer pureed mixture to a large mixing bowl & mix in the couscous & quinoa. Stir in the egg replacer & spelt flour. Season.

Divide mixture into 4 equal portions & shape into patties. Coat with breadcrumbs. Place in oven & broil until lightly browned on both sides. Serve on buns with any fixings you might desire.

"Vegetarian Gourmet" Summer, 1995 Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 11-25-95