Veggie Burger Deluxe

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   Add 1/4 cup boiling water to the bulgur wheat in a small bowl and let it sit for about 1 hour it should bulk out to about double in size.

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   Steam the mushrooms for 10 minutes or until tender.

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   Separately steam the onions for about 10 minutes, or until translucent, do not combine with the mushrooms.

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   Add 1/2 cup of water to the oats and let them soak for about 10 minutes, until soft.

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   Drain any excess water from the bulgur wheat and oats then combine them with the steamed mushrooms, rice, cheeses, and spices in a food processor and pulse quickly 4 or 5 times until ingredients are chopped fine, but not pureed.

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   You want a coarse texture with some identifiable chunks of grain, mushroom, and cheese.

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   Pour the mixture into a bowl with the steamed onion and cornstarch, and mix well.

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   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and set a large skillet over medium/low heat.

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   Spray the skillet with a light coating of olive oil cooking spray.

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    Measure 1/2 cup at a time of the patty mixture into the pan and shape with a spoon into a patty.

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    Cook the patties for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until light brown on the surface.

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    Arrange the patties on a lightly sprayed baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the oven.

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    Be sure to turn them over halfway through the cooking time.

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    You can serve the patties immediately or freeze them once they have cooled Frozen patties can be reheated by cooking in a lightly sprayed pan over medium heat, or a grill over low flame.

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    You can also microwave for 30 seconds per side, however the pan or grill is best.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.