Monday, October 13, 2008

Best New Veggie Burger Recipe

My Aunt just sent me this great veggie burger recipe. She oftens send us recipes she clips from the paper and they are always good. This one is the best veggie burger recipe I have come across. Most recipes result in a patty that is either too moist or too dry and ends up falling apart. This one holds together very well and tastes great. The "steaming" after browning seems to be key. Anyway, I hope others try and enjoy.

Oatmeal Walnut Veggie Burgers

2 eggs
3Tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 Tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup water

1. In a small bowl, combine eggs and 3 tablespoons water and mix well.
2. In food processor, process oats and walnuts until well processed, but not fine.
3. In mixing bowl, combine oatmeal/walnut mixture with shredded carrot, onions, herbs and garlic.
4. Add egg mixture and stir until thoroughly moistened. If mixture seems too moist, add some processed oats; if too dry, add more water.
5. Pour about 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil into skillet and heat over medium heat. Form mixture into patties and cook about 5 minutes per side, turning as needed to brown both sides.
6. Add 1/2 cup of water to the skillet and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes until water evaporates.

Serve on buns with condiments as desired.

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