Veggie Rice Balls

Name: Veggie Rice Balls
Ingredients: 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)

16 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

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)

Directions

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.