Vegetarian Recipe: Grain and Cheese “Burger”

Here is a nice recipe for the grill. A burger without the burger! Try it.

Grain & Cheese Burger

      Yield: 4 Servings

  1 1/2 c  mushrooms,chopped

    1/2 c  green onions,chopped

      1 T  margarine

    1/2 c  rolled oats,regular

    1/2 c  brown rice,cooked

    2/3 c  shredded cheese,mozzarella

      1    or cheddar

      3 T  walnuts,chopped

      3 T  cottage (or ricotta cheese)

      2 lg eggs

      2 T  parsley,chopped

      1    salt,pepper

      1    buns,mayo, tomato, lettuce

In a 10 to 12 inch nonstick frying pan over medium heat, cook mushrooms and green onions in margarine until vegetables are limp, about 6 minutes. Add oats and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat,let cool slightly, then stir in cooked rice, cheese, walnuts, cottage cheese, eggs, and parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. On an oiled 12X15 inch baking sheet shape into 4 patties, each 1/2 inch thick. Grill 3 inches from heat, turning once, 6 to 7 minutes total. Serve on bread with mayo, onion rings, and lettuce.