Pecan Herb Burgers

• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon water
• 8 medium mushrooms, finely chopped
• 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup chia seeds (if unavailable use 1/2 cup sesame seeds)
• 2 tablespoons raw soy flour
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon savory
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 20 ounces firm chinese tofu
• 5 tablespoons raw tahini

1. 1. Saute the onion in olive oil (or water) for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, covered for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more.
2. 2. Place the pecans and almonds in a food processor or blender. Using short strokes at medium speed, chop the nuts until they have the texture of very coarse corn meal.
3. 3. Combine the nuts, chia seeds, soy flour, arrowroot, yeast, pepper, basil, oregano, savory, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
4. 4. Place tofu, half at a time, in a clean dish cloth. Collect the corners and wring tightly to expel as much water as possible. Do not use cheescloth since the holes would allow the tofu to pass through. The tofu will crumble. Break up any large pieces that remain.
5. 5. Combine the tofu thoroughly with the onion-mushroom mixture and tahini. Add to the dry ingredients and combine well (using your hands works especially well).
6. 6. Press the mixture firmly into patties.
7. 7. Bake at 350 degrees F in an oiled baking dish for 35 minutes or until the patties are firm.

onion, water, mushrooms, garlic, pecans, almonds, chia seeds, soy flour, arrowroot powder, nutritional yeast, ground black pepper, basil, oregano, savory, garlic, chinese tofu, tahini

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pecan-herb-burgers-50169242 (may not work)