Great Grain Burgers

• uncooked brown rice↗1⁄2 cup
• uncooked bulgur↗1⁄2 cup
• sodium-free seasoning1 tablespoon
• poultry seasoning1⁄4 teaspoon
• water↗2 cups
• fresh mushrooms2 cups

  finely chopped

• old fashioned oats↗3⁄4 cup
• shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 oz)1 cup
• shredded low-fat cheddar cheese↗1⁄4 cup
• finely chopped onion1⁄3 cup
• fat-free cottage cheese↗1⁄2 cup
• egg substitute1⁄4 cup
• minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• dried basil↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon celery seed1⁄8
• teaspoons canola oil, divided↗3
• hamburger buns↗12
• lettuce leaf↗
• tomatoes, slices↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and cool completely, refrigerate.

4. 4

   Combine the mushrooms, oats, mozzarella, cheese cheddar cheese and onion.

5. 5

   In a food processor, process the cottage cheese and egg substitute until smooth.

6. 6

   Add mushroom mixture, parsley, salt, basil, celery seed and chilled rice mixture.

7. 7

   Using 1/2 cup of mixture, shape into 12 patties.

8. 8

   In a non-stick skillet, cook four patties in 1 teaspoon of oil for 5 minutes on each side or until browned and crisp.

9. 9

   Repeat with remaining patties and oil.

10. 10

    Serve on hamburger rolls with lettuce and tomato slices.

11. 11

    Please note the preparation time includes cooking and cooling rice.

12. 12

    The cooking time is for the burgers only.