Veggie/Garden Burgers

2 ¾ cup Water
½ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup brown rice
2 cloves garlic chopped
¾ cup lentils
1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans
¾ cup rolled oats
2 egg whites beaten
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 Tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
½ cup walnuts chopped
add any spices you would like, chili powder, cumin, corriander, salt, pepper

In a medium sauce pan place water, onion, brown rice and garlic, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and simmer for 20 min. Add lentils, cover and simmer for 25 more minutes or until lentils are tender. In a large glass or ceramic mixing bowl add all the ingredients from the sauce pan with the garbanzo beans, mash together and let sit until cool, about 5-10 minutes. Add rolled oats, egg whites, fresh herbs, spices and nuts, mix well. With your hands form into patties. These burgers may be cooked in a well oiled pan or on a griddle or cast iron pan. Cook on each side until golden brown. You may add a slice of cheese on top and all the fixings you would for a traditional hamburger, but without the meat.