Chef kerry sear's vegetable burgers

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 cup minced onion
 * 1 cup grated carrot
 * 1 cup grated turnips
 * 1 cup grated zucchini
 * 1 cup grated beets
 * 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
 * 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
 * 1 tbsp dill
 * 1 tbsp tarragon
 * 1/4 cup instant oats
 * 1/4 cup water
 * 1 to 1 ½ cups mashed
 * potatoes
 * 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
 * 1/3 cup cooked rice
 * salt & pepper to taste

Directions
Saute onion, carrots, turnips, zucchini, beets, garlic, cumin, and herbs until vegetables begin to wilt (3 - 5 minutes). Allow to cool slightly. Soak oats for 5 minutes in water - drain & press out water. Add to vegetable mixture along with potatoes, nuts, and rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Form into 8 patties. Grill on well oiled grill for 3 -4 minutes each side or saute in olive oil until golden brown. Each patty contains: calories: 106 protein 2 g fat 4 g carbs 56 g cholesterol 0 sodium 115 mg fiber 2 g