Vegan Veggie Burgers

This is a yummy way to stay healthy and LOVE doing it! Just created it out of what I had in the house. Hope you enjoy! Let me know if/how you tweek it. I am always learning :)

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 10-12 Patties

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1  cup rice
• 2  cups water or 2  cups broth
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 1  bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3  carrots, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 bunch asparagus, finely chopped
• 5  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1  cup walnuts, crushed
• 1  cup  slivered almonds
• 1⁄2 cup cashews, crushed
• 3⁄4 cup oats
• 3⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pepper
• 2  teaspoons thyme
• 2  teaspoons  italian seasoning
• 2  teaspoons sea salt

Directions

1. Bring water/broth to a boil then add rice.
2. Clean Veggies and chop (I used my food processor. Easier for me!).
3. Sautee veggies in oil (I used grapeseed oil) until slightly crispy.
4. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
5. When rice has absorbed the water add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly. May need more salt depending on your taste.
6. Grease a cookie sheet. (again I used grapeseed oil).
7. Shape into patties.
8. Bake for about 30min if you like them crispy and ENJOY!