Veggie Rice Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup lentils
1/4 cup rice
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped mushroom
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped and steamed cauliflower
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
3 -5 drops liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed hot pepper
1/3 cup oatmeal
1/4 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning (no salt)

Preparation

Cook rice and lentils until soft, about 1/2 an hour.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet sprayed with non stick cooking spray (or oil), cook onions until tender.
Add the rest of the veggies and cook until very soft, about 20-25 minutes, adding water if needed.
In a large bowl, combine hot rice and lentils with veggies, mash well.
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Form into 10 rice balls, or 4 patties to make veggie burgers, and refrigerate for 1/2 an hour.
Fry in oil, turning frequently.
Serve warm.
I make veggie burgers and serve with a green salad.