I actually cook these using my "Le Snack," a portable grill that cooks the burger on both sides at the same time for a really crisp surface. A "Vitamix" or food processor will make the dicing and chopping quick and easy. These "burgers" are a delicious way to get lots of protein and fiber!

Ingredients:

• 2 large Brussel sprouts
• 2 large cauliflower florets
• 1 medium carrot
• 1/4 cup scallions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 t coriander
• 1/4 t oregano
• 1/4 t rosemary
• 2/3 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/3 cup quick-cook oats
• 1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 egg whites

• Use Vitamix on setting 3, or food processor or finely chop and combine -- Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, scallions and garlic.
• Spray medium skillet (or Le Snack) with cooking spray and heat it over medium heat until hot. Add the veggie mix to the skillet and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender, for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the coriander, oregano and rosemary and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and turn into a large mixing bowl.
• Stir in rice, oats, walnuts and cheese into the veggie mixture and season with reduced sodium salt and pepper if desired. Stir in egg whites and form the mixture into 4 "burgers."
• Spray skillet (or Le Snack) with more cooking spray. On a medium temperature setting, heat skillet until hot. Add the burgers and cook until browned on the bottom (approximately 3 - 4 minutes.) Spray top of burgers with more cooking spray and turn them over to brown the other side. (Another 3 - 4 minutes.) Note: cooking time with "LeSnack" will be less as the burger is heated from both sides simultaneously.