Veggie Grain Burgers

Serves 4.

1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup carrot, grated
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup oats
1/3 cup ground walnuts
1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon basil

Mix all ingredients together. Make into patties and cook on greased baking sheet for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F or grill over medium high heat for about 5 minutes each side. You may also cook on the stovetop in a skillet coated lightly with cooking spray.

Options: Serve with sliced tomato, onions, lettuce and mustard.

Per Serving: 315 Calories; 12g Fat (31.9% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 148mg Cholesterol; 582mg Sodium