Vegetarian Burgers

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Vegetarian Burgers

Recipe By : Net
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Low-Fat
Burgers Grains

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Celery stalk
1 small Onion
1 Scallion
1 Garlic clove
1 cup barley, cooked
OR
1 cup brown rice, cooked
OR
1 cup cracked wheat, cooked

1 cup Slightly cooked chick peas -- drained (canned is f
cooked navy -- pinto or soy beans)
1/2 cup Instant uncooked oatmeal
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Olive oil as needed

In a blender, finely chop celery, onion, scallion and garlic OR dice them by
hand finely. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the barley, chick peas, oatmeal, salt,
paprika, basil, soy sauce and pepper. Mix them thoroughly with a wooden spoon
or with your hands. Add the chopped celery, onion, scallion and garlic to the
barley mixture and mix again. Shape into six burgers. Heat olive oil in a
nonstick skillet. Add burgers and brown 5-7 minutes on each side. Or bake the
patties at 350'F. on a lightly oiled cookie sheet for 25 minutes. Serve on a
hamburger bun with sprouts and tomato slices or ketchup. Nutritional analysis
per serving: 149.6 calories; 5.2 grams total fat; (0.7 grams saturated fat);
4.5 grams protein; 20.5 grams carbohydrates; trace milligrams cholesterol;
349.8 milligrams sodium.

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