Oat Burgers

3 c. Chopped onions

10 c. Water

1 T. Salt more or less to taste

1 t. Garlic powder or use 1-2 fresh minced cloves of garlic

3 T. Onion powder

1 T. Basil

2 t. Oregano

1 ½ T.  Dill weed

½ t.  Sage

½ t.  Thyme

1 c.  Sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts

1 ½ c.  Cracked wheat (can use bulgar wheat)

7 c.  Regular rolled oats

1.     In a large pot, steam onions in a little water until soft. 

2.     Add remaining ingredients, except oats, bring to boil.

3.     Add oats and reduce heat, simmer 5 more minutes

4.     Remove from heat, cover and let stand 1 hour.

5.     Spray or oil cookie sheet, use ice cream scoop to form balls and flatten with a lid so patties are desired shape and thickness (1/2 inch or less)

6.     Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes, turn over and bake an additional 15 minutes.