combine rice and water Bring to a rolling boil Reduce heat to medium-low and cover Simmer until all the water is absorbed
about 10 minutes Set aside
In a large skillet
heat 1 tablespoon of oil Add frozen veggies and cook for 1 minutes or so to soften This is also the stage where you would cook onions and garlic if you would like to add them
Remove veggies to a large bowl Stir in rice
oats
walnuts
cheese
flour
basil
salt and pepper into vegetable mixture Add the egg and stir until starchy
about 1 minute Make sure to beat the egg BEFORE adding to the other ingredients Otherwise your patties wont bind as well
Using a 1/3 cup dry measure
scoop and form mixture into 8 patties
In the same large skillet you cooked the veggies
heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat Cook patties in oil until browned on one side
about 3 minutes Turn over and continue cooking until browned and cooked through
about 2 minutes
Serve however you like - I suggest inside of pita bread
