Author :: Mrs Liz
Category :: Healthy Choice Recipes
Ingredients ::
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium tamari OR soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons pure olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 6 leaves fresh basil, minced OR 1 teaspoon dried (1/2 teaspoon fresh) ground black pepper
From: the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3/31/1996
Makes: 16 patties
Prep time: the day before you want to cook these
Per burger:
97 calories
15g carbohydrates
4g protein
3g fat
no cholesterol
80mg sodium
Calories from fat: 28%
Bring water to boil in saucepan over medium high heat. Add oats, tamari or soy sauce and 1 tablespoon oil. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add rest of ingredients and saute 2 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add to cooked oat and combine well. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Using an ice cream scoop (one quarter cup), portion mixture. Form each portion into ball and flatten slightly. Place on lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
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