The Woodward Veggie Burger

This is from paul newman's cookbook, and was named after joanne woodward. Lovely, healthy, delicious! Prep time does not include cooking rice.

In a frying pan , saute onions and garlic in the olive oil.

When onions are translucent , add the basil and mix well.

Add the mixture to the cooked rice.

Lightly toast nuts in frying pan and allow to cool.

In a blender or food processor , grind all the nuts and sunflower seeds until coarsely ground.

Add to the rice mixture with the tamari sauce and tahini.

Shape into patties.

To cook , brown in a nonstick pan on medium heat in olive oil.

Veggyburgers should be served in pita bread or burger buns with your favorite accompianments.

Enjoy !.

onion, garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, cooked brown rice, cashews, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, tamari soy sauce, tahini