Nut Burgers

Servings: 4 burgers

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked brown rice

• 3/4 cup sunflower seeds

• 3/4 cup walnuts

• 1 small carrot, grated finely

• 2 TB tomato sauce

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1-2 tsp cold-pressed oil

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1/8 tsp cayenne

• 4 whole grain hamburger buns

Directions

1. Grind the nuts and seeds to a fine meal in a small grinder or food processor. Pour into a bowl and add cumin, oregano, cayenne, and garlic. Mix well.

2. Fold in the cooked brown rice. Add tomato sauce a little at a time until you get a stiff, but workable texture.

3. Form the mixture into patties with moist hands. Refrigerate the patties for a few hours if possible.

4. Lightly coat a skillet with oil and brown the patties on both sides.

5. Serve on whole grain buns with all your favorite toppings.