Veggie-Burgers

 Update: Over the past year or two I have been learning a lot about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food supply that is concerning to me. Therefore, I can no longer support companies such as Morningstar (aslo owns Worthington and Loma Linda) that openly admit to using GMO ingredients in their products. I am currently looking for suitable substitutes to use in recipes like the one below. For more information on GMOs and alternatives to purchase, please check out Non-GMO Project.  

I've been eating these veggie-burgers for as long as I can remember and they have always been a favorite of mine. They are easy to make and super delicious. The only problem for some of you might be access to the kind of vegetarian burger I use. Perhaps they could be made just fine with say, Griller Crumbles, or some other frozen variety; I just haven't ever tried it. I use the Worthington Brand Burger that comes in a can. I realize that some of you out there think it looks like dog food. Hopefully, you can get past this long enough to try the recipe. You won't feel this way when you eat the burger! 

Ingredients:

• 1 can Worthington (or Loma Linda) brand burger (if trying this with crumbles, thaw first and probably use 2 packages)
• about 1/2 cup Quick Oats
• about 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 2-3 tsp Worschester sauce
• 1/2 tbsp italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• couple splashes hot sauce
• black pepper
• Optional: finely chopped onion

Add all above ingredients ito a medium bowl and mix together well. If mixture does not form patties pretty easily you may want to add more flour or maybe more oats.

Coat a large skillet with vegetable oil and heat over medium high heat. When nice and hot, form the burger mixture into bun-size patties and place in the skillet. Cook for several minutes on each side until darkish brown on each side. If you feel so inclined, melt some cheese on one side right before taking them out - yum. I usually place them on some paper towels to soak up some excess oil before serving. Continue until mixture is gone. This usually makes about 8 patties, depending on how big you make them.

Top with all your favorite burger toppings. Last night I used the basics plus avocado and smoked-gouda cheese. That was awesome! They also make great left-overs.