Vegetarian: Nut Burgers by Recipe Cottage

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	Nut Burgers

		Nut Burger 8 servings 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/3 cup raw walnuts 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers 1/2 cup chopped yellow squash 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1 clove minced garlic Dash dried basil Dash dried dill weed 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup bulgur wheat 8 slices fat-free cheddar cheese 8 sesame seed burger buns 8 tablespoons no fat Thousand Island dressing 8 slices large tomato 2 cups alfalfa sprouts Grind sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews and walnuts in food processor until coarsely ground. Set aside. Combine onion, green pepper, and squash. Mix soy sauce and water in a small glass. Process vegetables with garlic, basil and dill weed, adding soy sauce/water mixture a little at a time in blender. Pour puree into saucepan and [place over medium-high heat. Add carrots and bulgar, bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add nuts. Mix well. Form into 8 patties or scoop into 8 portions onto a baking sheet and flatten slightly. Refrigerate until ready to use. Bake or grill until heated through and browned on 1 side. DO NOT TURN. Top each patty with a slice of cheese and melt slightly. Serve patties in sesame buns. Top each with 1 Tablespoon Thousand Island Dressing, tomato slice and 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts.