VEGGIE BURGERS

Steps:

• The day before serving, in a large (4- to 6-quart) saucepan over medium-low heat, bring 4 cups of water to a simmer. Add lentils. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Add barley. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes more. Add brown rice. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Do not let the pan burn dry. (If necessary, stir in a small amount of water.) Remove from heat, and set aside.
• In a medium saute pan over medium-low heat, combine the olive oil, carrots, onion and celery. Saute until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add sunflower seeds, oregano, salt, pepper, thyme, basil and garlic. Saute a minute or two. Remove from heat.
• Combine grains and vegetables in a large covered container, and refrigerate overnight.
• On the day of serving, Add eggs and flour to the grain mixture. Mix well. With an ice cream scoop or by hand, form balls 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter. Flatten into disks about 3/4 inch thick.
• In a large saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat, warm the canola oil. Add the burgers, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Serve immediately.