Vegetarian Burgers

Yields:	6 patties
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1	each	celery stalks
1	small	onion
1	each	scallions, spring or green onions
1	each	garlic	cloves, peeled and minced
1	cup	pearl barley	cooked and drained or substitute cooked brown rice or cooked cracked wheat
1	cup	chickpeas (garbanzo beans)	slightly cooked, drained or cooked navy, pinto or soy beans
1/2	cup	oatmeal	instant, uncooked
1/8	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	paprika
1/2	teaspoon	basil	dried
2	tablespoons	soy sauce
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper	ground
1	x	olive oil	as needed

In a blender, finely chop celery, onion, scallion and garlic or dice them by hand finely.

Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the barley, chick peas, oatmeal, salt, paprika, basil, soy sauce and pepper.

Mix them thoroughly with a wooden spoon or with your hands.

Add the chopped celery, onion, scallion and garlic to the barley mixture and mix again.

Shape into six burgers.

Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet.

Add burgers and brown 5-7 minutes on each side, or bake the patties at 350 degrees on a lightly oiled cookie sheet for 25 minutes.

Serve on a hamburger bun with sprouts and tomato slices or ketchup.

Easy to make

Reviewed by k&t2003