Jfl Burger Mix

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup uncooked hulled millet
• 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
• 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped almonds
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped carrot
• 3/4 cup firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons grated beets
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tamari
• 2 tablespoons spelt flour
• 2 tablespoons engevita yeast (inactive)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons mixed herbs
• 2 tablespoons carrot juice or water (if needed)

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the millet in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of water in a small pot until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. The millet will not be fully cooked. Cook the barley in a separate pot in 1/2 cup of water for about 5 minutes the same way. Put both grains in a large mixing bowl. Let cool.

2. 2

   While the grains are cooking, grind the seeds and nuts in a food processor. Add these to the ingredients in the mixing bowl.

3. 3

   In the same food processor, purée the garlic, parsley, onion and carrot. When they are chopped fine, add the tofu and process until smooth.

4. 4

   Put this mixture in the mixing bowl with the nuts, seeds and grains. Add the remaining ingredients -- except the carrot juice -- and mix thoroughly with a large spoon. Add the carrot juice or water if the mix is too dry for shaping into patties.

5. 5

   Divide and form into 6 patties.

6. 6

   Fry, broil or grill the burgers until slightly crisp and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes each side.