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Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and salt generously.
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Place broccoli in a strainer and dip into the boiling water for 1 minute, then remove.
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Rinse with cold water and shake out excess, then drain on paper towels.
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Steam potatoes over 1 inch of boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.
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Transfer to a bowl and mash with a fork.
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The skins will break up in the mash.
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Stir in broccoli and remaining ingredients except the ground walnuts and oil.
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Season generously with salt, combine well, taste and adjust seasonings.
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Place ground walnuts in a wide bowl.
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Scoop out about 1/3 cup of burger mixture and form into a ball (you can moisten your hands to prevent sticking).
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Roll in the walnuts, then gently flatten into a patty.
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Place on a plate or sheet pan and continue to shape all of the patties.
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Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.
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When youre ready to cook, place a rack over a sheet pan.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch, heavy nonstick frying pan over high heat.
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Swirl pan to coat with the hot oil.
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Lower heat to medium.
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Place 4 to 5 patties in the pan (do not crowd), and cook until well browned on one side, about 4 minutes.
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Turn and brown for about 4 more minutes.
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Remove to the rack.
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Heat remaining oil in the pan and cook remaining patties.
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Keep patties warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
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Serve with a salad and your choice of toppings, such as the usual (ketchup, mustard, relish), or yogurt raita, garlic yogurt, or chutney.
