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)

1. Cook rice and lentils until soft, about 1/2 an hour.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet sprayed with non stick cooking spray (or oil), cook onions until tender.
3. Add the rest of the veggies and cook until very soft, about 20-25 minutes, adding water if needed.
4. In a large bowl, combine hot rice and lentils with veggies, mash well.
5. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
6. Form into 10 rice balls, or 4 patties to make veggie burgers, and refrigerate for 1/2 an hour.
7. Fry in oil, turning frequently.
8. Serve warm.
9. 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)