Savory Veggie Patties

We love tasty cooking. In our kitchen, we come up with things that have FLAVOR! We don't believe that healthy eating has to be bland, and we go for the palatable every time. These patties are very easy to make, they are versatile, since you can use them as is as a sidekick to many dishes, and also as a tasty insert for your sandwiches. The fact that they contain veggies makes them even more savory. Enjoy!

1 cup of water
1 cup Old Fashioned oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup brown rice, cooked
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 tbsp. cornstarch
Salt to taste
3 Tbsp. sweet paprika powder
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp. coriander seed powder (you can pulverize the seeds in a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. onion powder (up to 2 tbsp. onion powder if you like things spicy)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder (1 tsp. if you want more spice)
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup raw sliced almonds
1/2 cup sweet green and red pepper strips, mixed

In a blender, process the vegetables with the rice with a little bit of water until you have a paste. Scrape into a bowl, add the rest of the ingredients and the seasoning, adding little bits of water
as necessary, until you have a firm dough, not hard but not runny. Form patties with your hands. Cook in a skillet until golden brown on both sides. Serve topped with pasta sauce or with your favorite
sauce or vegan cheese, or use as is as filling for sandwiches with the trimmings of your choice.

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