Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
• 8 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and sliced (8-10 mushrooms)
• 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted (2 ounces)
• 1 cup cooked rice, preferably brown basmati rice
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, (see Tip)
• Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

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Cooking Directions

Step 1

Preheat the broiler. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat it with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until they are slightly soft, about 3 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 3

Coarsely chop pecans in a food processor (not a blender). Add rice, carrots and the sautéed onion mixture. Pulse a few times until the mixture has a mealy consistency and transfer it to a large bowl. Add breadcrumbs and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir in egg.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into 6 patties. Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet. Broil, about 6 inches from the heat, until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side.