Veggie Rice Balls
- 1/4 cup lentils
- 1/4 cup rice
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped mushroom
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped and steamed cauliflower
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 -5 drops liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed hot pepper
- 1/3 cup oatmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning (no salt)
- Cook rice and lentils until soft, about 1/2 an hour.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet sprayed with non stick cooking spray (or oil), cook onions until tender.
- Add the rest of the veggies and cook until very soft, about 20-25 minutes, adding water if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine hot rice and lentils with veggies, mash well.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Form into 10 rice balls, or 4 patties to make veggie burgers, and refrigerate for 1/2 an hour.
- Fry in oil, turning frequently.
- Serve warm.
- I make veggie burgers and serve with a green salad.
lentils, rice, onion, tomatoes, mushroom, green bell pepper, cauliflower, soy sauce, liquid smoke, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, hot pepper, oatmeal, garlic
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/veggie-rice-balls-36905 (may not work)