Vegetable Burgers
by Sears

8 servings   

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable broth
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 cup grated peeled turnip
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• 1 cup drained canned julienned beets
• 1/2 Tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 Tablespoon dill weed, and tarragon mixed
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 to 1 1/2 cup mashed potato
• 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1/3 cup cooked brown rice
•    salt and pepper, to taste
•    olive oil, for sauteing

Heat oil and broth in large non-stick 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 the 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes, the 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. Saute in olive oil (or vegetable broth) for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden

Bon appetit!