walnut oatmeal burgers

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Sharon Willhite
Albuquerque, NM

I don't remember where I got this recipe but it is so good. Even the best critics wouldn't know this is a vegetarian recipe. It had me fooled. And fooled my son who is a basic meat eater.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 -12 depending on burger size
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For walnut oatmeal burgers

  • FOR THE BURGER MIXTURE
  • 1 1/2 to 3 c
    walnut pieces
  • 2 c
    rolled oats
  • 1/2 c
    bread crumbs, dry
  • 3 or 4
    eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 c
    skim milk
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped fine
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    sage
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • FOR COOKING BURGERS
  • oil to brown patties-----i use extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 c
    vegetable stock
  • FOR SERVING
  • 1 pkg
    hamburger buns
  • ketchup, mustard, etc., any desired burger fixings

How To Make walnut oatmeal burgers

  • 1
    Grind walnuts in blender, then combine with the rest of the burger mixture ingredients.
  • 2
    Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for about an hour to let the flavors meld together.
  • 3
    Form the mixture into patties. The entire mixture will make 8-12 burgers depending on the size of the patty formed. It is recommended to use half of the mixture now and reserve the rest for use in another recipe or for more burgers later.
  • 4
    Brown patties on both sides in a lightly oiled skillet. Then pour the stock into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
  • 5
    Serve on buns with all your burger fixings. Serve with a veggie or salad. Enjoy!

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