Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced fine
  • 1 1/2 cups firm tofu, drained and grated (about 1/2 block)
  • 3/4 cup grated raw beet (about 1 two-inch diameter beet)
  • 3/4 cup grated raw carrot (about 1 medium)
  • 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (any age works well...i usually use medium)
  • 1/4 cup corn kernel
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped sunflower seeds

Method

  • in a small saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. reduce to a simmer and cook rice until tender, but not mushy. (about 20 minutes) when rice is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the minced garlic.
  • while rice cooks, prepare and combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. add the cooked rice and garlic mixture to the bowl, and mash everything together well.
  • pressing firmly, form mixture into 6 patties.
  • heat the oil on a well seasoned griddle or non-stick pan, and cook the burgers over medium heat until lightly browned. (about 6 minutes per side).