Veggie-Nut Burger

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter/margarine
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk/soy milk
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts work best)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1-1/2 cups toasted bread crumbs
• 2 eggs (or equivalent egg replacer)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2-3 drops hot sauce
• salt and pepper
• cracker crumbs

Directions

Blend butter, flour, and salt over low heat. Stir in milk and cook until thickened; simmer about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Saute garlic, carrots, onions, and mushrooms in the oil briefly until somewhat softened. Combine with white sauce and remaining ingredients except crumbs; mix well; chill. Form into patties, roll in flour or cracker crumbs (optional but helps hold it together), and fry, grill, or bake until brown.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: combination
Submitted By: Karen
kes@direct.ca
Veggie-Nut Burger