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(Note: If doing by hand, you'll have to chop/crush the walnuts into small pieces first - use a knife or cover with parchment and crush with a rolling pin)", "SAUTE: Heat the 0.5tbsp oil in a pan (do NOT put more oil - it'll keep the patties from holding together). Saute onions, garlic, and jalapenos till slightly browned. Add vegetable mix and cook till slightly softened (~3min on medium heat). Turn off heat. Add chopped herbs and mix well.", "COMBINE: Now add the sauteed ingredients to the tempeh mixture, and blend well. The patty mixture should be sticking together well. Keep the mix, covered, in the fridge for 30min.", "MAKE PATTIES: Take out of the fridge, and try forming a palm-sized patty. If the mix is too soft and sticky, add 1 tbsp at a time of flour to the patty mixture so you can form patties that stay solid and don't stick to your palms too much. If the mixture is too try, sprinkle some water. (Note: This part is a bit trial-and-error based. The patties will be softer and more fragile than typical soy or meat-based patties you'll find in the stores, but that's why these home-made patties are so much tastier!! Alternate binding options: 1 beaten egg or a vegan egg-alternative, or a slice of two of white or gluten-free soft bread soaked in a small amount of water or milk. Squeeze out water/milk before adding to patty mix.)", "COOK: When ready to cook the patties, coat each one lightly with flour (or bread crumbs if not going gluten-free), and then shallow fry with small amounts of cooking oil on each side, till well browned.", "EAT: While the patties can be eaten by themselves with some condiments of your choice, they work great in wraps and sandwiches. For example, in the photograph is a sandwich I made with the patties - organic panini bread drizzled with olive-oil & balsamic vinegar; topped with organic cheddar cheese, sliced tomatoes and cucumber, and young beet greens.", "FREEZE EXTRAS: The patties freeze well. Since they're flour-coated, they don't stick too much to each other, but to be safe you can separate them a bit with parchment paper. No need to thaw when you're ready to cook them."]
