Basic Grain Burgers with Garlic Fries

Homemade burgers are waaay better than any burger you could buy at the store. Our grain burgers are made with brown rice and walnuts and are crazy good! Thomas plays with the spices each time so feel free to do so too. However, the spices of rosemary and adobo are especially tasty. The burgers go great with a side of homemade garlic fries that are baked, never fried. The fry recipe follows the burger one below :)



Basic Grain Burgers
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 Tbs ground flaxseeds
2 Tbs tamari or soy sauce
3/4 cup cooked brown rice
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 Tbs fresh or dried parsley, minced
1/3 cup vital wheat gluten flour
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 Tbs dried rosemary
1 1/2 Tbs adobo

In a food processor, pulse the walnuts to coarsely chop. Add in the flaxseeds, tamari, brown rice, onion, parsley, vital wheat gluten, Worcestershire, salt and pepper, rosemary, and adobo. Process until well combined but with some texture remaining. Shape the mixture into patties and place on a platter. Refrigerate for 10-15 minuets.

Heat 1-2 Tbs canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties, and cook until browned on both sides. About 4-5 minutes per side. Serve hot on a whole wheat bun with whatever toppings you like!

Makes 3-4 patties.

Garlic Fries
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbs canola oil
2 large red potatoes
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Keep the skin on the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks.

Heat the garlic and oil together in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Strain the garlic from the oil and set aside for later. Toss the potatoes with the garlic oil and salt in a large bowl until well mixed.

Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and spread the potatoes out on it in an even, single layer. Bake until golden crisp, about 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle the cooked garlic pieces on top of the fries along with some pepper. Serve hot!

Serves 4.