Rolled Oat Burgers

2 c Water

2 c Old-fashioned rolled oats

2 tb Low-sodium tamari or soy

1 tb Olive oil

2 ts Olive oil

1 c Diced onion

1/2 c Grated carrots

1/2 c Diced celery

1/2 c Diced red bell peppers

2 cl Garlic, minced

2 ts Dried oregano

6 Leaves fresh basil, minced

1/2 ts Fresh ground black pepper

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oats, tamari or soy sauce and 1 tb oil. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes; remove from heat and set aside. In skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Add rest of ingredients and saute 2 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add t cooked oat and combined well. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using an ice cream scoop (1/4 cup), portion mixture. Form each portion into a ball and flatten slightly. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake 20 minutes until golden brown. Nutrition analysis per burger: 97 calories, 4 grams protein, 3 grams fat, 15 grams carbohydrates, no cholesterol, 80 milligrams sodium, 26 percent calories from fat.
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